Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special hotel room rates across the UK

Recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Guest Care training – Come Join Us

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist in preparing food items, keep the menu knowledge up to date, and help ensure dishes meet quality standards.

We offer ongoing training, development programmes, and a friendly, inclusive environment where teamwork and guest care are valued. This role provides clear progression opportunities within our growing hotel group.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests.
• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities.
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times.
• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards.
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu.
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use.
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty.
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products.
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times – including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP.
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor.

Skills

Passion for guest care

Team player

Communication

Proactive

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be LeonardoOnce you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!Main Tasks• Offer exceptional guest care at all times• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards• Maintain good knowledge of the menu• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times – including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisorPerson Specification• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results• Embrace the Leonardo Hotels’ Guest Care culture; be empowered to work on your own initiative• Friendly team player with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others• A confident communicator willing to make suggestions for improvements, and open to feedback from colleagues• Engaged with hotel initiatives to support the local communityMeasurable Performance Indicators• Demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests• Customer reviews• Achieving agreed KPIs• Fulfilment of the job skills checklist• Customer satisfaction scores e.g. Booking.com• Regular review meetings with line managerAvailable Ongoing Learning• GROWonline BELONG induction and development courses• Academy Technical skills training• Team Coach• ‘Come Join Us’ Guest Care training• Opportunity to apply for internal development programmes, such as:o Junior Chef Development programmeo Graduate programmeo Level 2 Apprenticeships in HospitalityNOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. You must speak with your line manager if you are interested in pursuing any training courses or programmes.Some of the perks our Commis Chef could enjoy include:Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & EuropeCompany-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shopsTalent referral schemeThank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!Wellbeing CalendarOngoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progressionWe’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.Why come join us as a Commis Chef?We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!