Commis Chef

Alfa Travel; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel and hospitality industry is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join the team at The Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight. This role involves food preparation and maintaining kitchen operations, with 30 hours of work per week and various employee benefits, including job security and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme - Health Assured

Job Security with employee-owned status

Bi-annual tax-free dividend

Funding for training courses

Competitive sick pay

Accommodation available

Discounts on holidays

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to handle the pressure of a busy kitchen while maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Work closely with the Head and Second Chefs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Teamwork

Food safety regulations understanding

Passion for cookery

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Commis Chef to join the team at The Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight.

Commis Chef working hours:

As a Commis Chef you will work 30 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with an hourly rate of £13.75, regardless of age!

As a Commis Chef you will assist with all aspects of the kitchen operation from the preparation, cooking and serving of food, to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times. You will be involved in stock rotation, labelling and cleaning of equipment to ensure maximum organisation and compliance. You will work closely with the Head and Second Chefs, making this an ideal opportunity for any candidates looking to progress their career in the kitchen.

Benefits of being an employee owner:

• Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (circa £1,500 in 2024)
• Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
• Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
• Support and continuous development opportunities
• Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
• Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Length of service rewards
• Live In Accommodation (location specific)
• Free employee meals whilst on duty
• Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
• Reward and engagement programs
• Experience in a similar role
• Passionate about cookery with demonstrable experience of working within a team
• Understanding of all aspects related to food safety regulations
• Ability to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
• Passion for the industry

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with almost 1,000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this Commis Chef role,

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom