Commis Chef

Malmaison; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Newcastle is seeking a Commis Chef. The role offers a salary of £12.30 per hour for 18 hours per week and the chance to grow into a Chef De Partie. Candidates must possess a passion for cooking and the ability to work well in a team. The position offers various benefits including discounts, apprenticeship programs, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

Discounted friends and family rates

35% off dining

Funded apprenticeship programmes

High Street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral bonuses

Decent uniform

Wellness & National Campaign Days

Wagestream for instant wage access

Complimentary anniversary stays

Support for The Brain Charity

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and delivering high standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Will to learn and grow within the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to the highest standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

A magnificently refurbished Edwardian building on the banks of the River Tyne, originally home to the Tyne Tees Steam Ship Company. 42 bedrooms, 58‑seat Bistrot & Bar, 2 private event spaces seating up to 40. Moments from the city centre, offering fantastic views of quayside and bridges. Newcastle upon Tyne is a university city and once a major shipbuilding hub. We are now a centre of business, arts and sciences.

About The Role

Commis Chef

Salary: £12.30 per hour, 18 hours per week. Permanent contract. Location: Newcastle.

Get paid for doing what you love, enjoy plenty of perks and benefits, learn something new and build a career with Hotel Du Vin.

Hotel Du Vin is looking for Commis Chefs with Immediate Starts available.

Do you love watching your food leave the pass, knowing that the guest will love eating it as much as you love cooking it? Do you love people and making guests smile? Can you deliver on our high standards every day? If so, we'd love to have you on our team.

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Chef De Partie role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality from £65 per night.
• Discounted friends and family room rates – 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your career development.
• High Street discounts on a range of shops, experiences, holidays and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes paying up to £1500 for successful referrals.
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like a 70s TV sitcom extra.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days calendar promoting activities such as Pay Day Lunches, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness Week and more.
• Wagestream instant access to earn‑to‑pay wages and financial tips.
• Complimentary stays on 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with dinner, bed & breakfast.
• Support for The Brain Charity, helping people with neurological conditions.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice 24/7.

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of electricity is renewable (mostly wind).
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste, championed by our Sustainability Council.
• Shift to chemical‑free cleaning systems in bedrooms and public areas and enzyme‑based eco‑friendly systems for kitchens.
• Volunteer for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay.

Equal Opportunity

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are equal‑opportunity employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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