Commis Chef

Principal Hayley Hotels; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Old Woking is seeking a full-time Commis Chef to join the kitchen brigade. This role involves preparing ingredients and maintaining the highest hygiene standards while working in a fast-paced environment. With a salary of £12.32 per hour plus share of service charges, along with benefits such as 28 days holiday and additional perks, this position offers excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday increasing to 33 days

Birthday off with a £20 voucher

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Apprenticeship programmes

Monthly colleague recognition events

Qualifications

• Passion for creating delicious food with the best ingredients.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Interest in learning and growing culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients while supporting the kitchen brigade.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen creating various food offerings.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety.

Job description

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week over 5 days, to include weekends on a rota basis. Any overtime is paid. As a Commis Chef you will:

• Prepare ingredients while supporting the kitchen brigade
• Work in a fast paced kitchen offering various food offerings to our guests
• Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere
• Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.

We want to hear from people who love creating delicious food with the best ingredients, have a keen eye for detail and a keen interest to learn and grow their skills.

Join our Kitchen brigade at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey and learn from our award winning and supportive Head Chef, Ben Parris. At De Vere Commis Chef colleagues really are vital members of our kitchen brigades; that's why we offer our Chefs a bright career with variety, support and industry leading professional development. You'll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you'll continually learn and develop, and have the option to join our Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship programme.

The Pay & Benefits

• £12.32 hour plus a share of the Restaurant service charge
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.