Commis Chef

The Midland Hotel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midland Hotel is seeking a Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food and service while adhering to high standards and a fast-paced environment. As part of a vibrant team, you'll benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, alongside attractive perks such as discounted hotel stays and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Recognition schemes with vouchers for high street shops

Talent referral bonuses

Regular celebrations like Thank You Week

Access to Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Ongoing training and clear progression paths

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and meet high standards.
• Willing to step up when needed.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare dishes according to hotel standards.
• Ensure high food quality and presentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

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Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player– Be Leonardo

As a Commis Chef, you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring smooth operations. This busy role requires you to thrive under pressure and have a passion for food and hospitality, working as part of a vibrant team to exceed guest expectations.

Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Recognition schemes with vouchers for high street shops
• Talent referral bonuses
• Regular celebrations like Thank You Week and annual Employee Awards
• Access to Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing training and clear progression paths

If you’re our ideal Commis Chef, you will:

• Be yourself!
• Love working in the kitchen and delivering excellent food and service
• Be eager to learn, adapt, and meet high standards
• Be passionate about your responsibilities
• Willing to step up when needed
• Pay close attention to detail

We support our colleagues as much as our guests. Once part of the Leonardo community, you'll have access to top-notch training and development opportunities within our dynamic team.

Our Story

With decades of hotel industry experience, we operate over 270 hotels across the UK and Europe, including over 55 in the UK & Ireland. As one of the fastest-growing hotel groups, we have exciting expansion plans for the coming years!