Commis Chef

Heartwood Inns; Lymington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality group as a Commis Chef in a historic pub setting. This role offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while learning classical French cooking techniques. With a commitment to employee development through the unique 'Stepping Stones' training program, you will be part of a growing team that values culinary excellence and teamwork. Enjoy a vibrant work environment and the chance to grow your career as the company expands its locations. If you are passionate about cooking and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Instant access to earned pay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package

Refer a Friend Bonus

Laundered chef whites

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

20% off food for friends and family

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Eager to learn classical French cooking techniques and produce fabulous dishes.
• Must be flexible and a real team player with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh seasonal dishes in a busy kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with chefs to develop skills and improve dishes.

Skills

Kochkunst mit frischen Zutaten

Französische Kochtechniken

Teamarbeit

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Job description

We're looking for passionate people to join our fantastic kitchen team as an Commis Chef.

Dating back to the 1700's, this historic pub is located on the edge of the New Forest. Oozing character, this Grade II listed building is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a warm, welcoming bar of 57 covers, a beautiful dining room with 96 covers, and gorgeous outdoor space for al fresco dining with 87 covers, with an additional lawned garden.

Recruitment Days Are Being Held At

Hayloft Room, Lymington Community Centre, Lymington SO41 9BQ

(The interviews are at this location and not at The White Hart)

Wednesday 23rd April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday 24th April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday 25th April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Come and see us or to guarantee a spot, apply online and one of our team will be in contact to book and confirm an interview slot on these days.

Commis Chef - What We Offer

• Packages including Tronc*
• Full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Laundered chef whites
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
• A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Commis Chef - The Ideal Candidate

• Desire to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients to produce fabulous dishes
• Able or willing to learn classical French cooking techniques
• To be a real team player it is essential that you are flexible
• Have great attention to detail and impeccable standards across the kitchen
• Eager to develop themselves and their dishes with guidance from our Chefs

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by 2027, which could add up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years.

We’re really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It’s a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection Is a Multi Award-winning Hospitality Group

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024 - Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 - R200 - SRA 3 star rated - plus many more!
• The TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average. The rate of TRONC for the site you are applying for will be confirmed and discussed at the interview stage.