Commis Chef

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited; North Common; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Service charge shared

Staff discounts 25% off F&B

Staff B&B rate £25 per person

Free meals on duty

Development pathways

Milestone awards

Job summary

Buckland Manor, part of Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited, invites you to join our kitchen as a Commis Chef in the Cotswolds. You will help prepare fresh ingredients for our chefs and contribute to dishes enjoyed by guests in a traditional country house setting.

We value teamwork, care for guests, and offer benefits including a shared service charge, on-site meals, and staff discounts across our hotel family. On-site staff accommodation may be available, along with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep fresh food so our chefs can transform it into dishes for guests.
• Work as part of one team; kitchen staff keep area clean.
• Label food accurately to avoid out-of-date items.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Hygiene

Job description

Location

One of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is set in ten acres of stunning grounds. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor offers employees the opportunity to work within a traditional, yet friendly English country house hotel.

We pay our team a monthly service charge. This service charge goes into one pot, and 100% of that amount is then shared among all team members at the hotel – every penny received is paid out to the team.

The service charge can be in the region of £305 a month (around £3,600 per year) over and above base pay, for a full‑time employee.

The hotel may offer on‑site staff accommodation to help new members settle into life at the hotel and local area, and free parking is available on‑site.

About the Role

Come and join our team as a Commis Chef and let your passion and personality shine.

Our culture is important to us, and we encourage everyone on our teams to show thoughtfulness towards each other and our guests.

As a Commis Chef, you will work as part of a passionate team of chefs. You will play a crucial part in preparing food that becomes part of the delicious dishes created by our chefs for guests to enjoy.

This role suits someone who has worked in a similar environment previously.

Key Responsibilities

• Prep fresh food so our chefs can transform it into delicious dishes for guests.
• Work as part of one team; everyone in the kitchen is responsible for keeping the area clean.
• Label food accurately to avoid out‑of‑date items.

Work‑Life Balance

We strive to be fair with our rotas and ask for flexibility in return.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay – everyone who joins our group receives a competitive rate of pay, irrespective of age, plus service charge and tips on top.
• Retails and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
• Excellent discounts across our family of hotels – 25% off food and beverage in our hotels and an amazing staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group; friends and family receive special rates too.
• Confidential helpline through our Employee Assistance Programme for any support you need.
• Free meals when you are on duty.
• Encourage curiosity; everyone can learn and develop through our unique development pathways.
• Opportunity to progress and move up – we have made hundreds of internal promotions, including to General Manager level.
• Milestone awards – champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special. At major milestones, additional gifts such as longer hotel stays, extra days off, and a unique gift chosen for you.

About Our Family of Hotels

We bring a family of hotels together under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm hearts, and memorable experiences.

Each hotel is unique, individual, and quirky in personality. Quality is fundamental to everything we do; we believe everyone should feel included, special, and welcome.

We have very unique hotels in very special locations – from the award‑winning Gidleigh Park in Devon, the 900‑year‑old Amberley Castle, to our cool city centre abode in Manchester set in a 19th‑century textile factory, two minutes from Piccadilly train station.

Send us a Whatsapp message with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] to find out more, chat to us, and apply (or apply the normal way, whichever works best for you!).