Commis Chef

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company offers a development opportunity for a Commis Chef at a prestigious hotel. The role involves working in two kitchens, with hands-on duties in food preparation and stock control. Candidates will receive full training, and no prior experience is necessary. The position includes a 4-day workweek and opportunities for personal development. Benefits include free meals, spa membership, and discounts.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development and career opportunities

Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire

Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs

Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, eager to learn.
• Formal qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, stock control, cleaning, and menu input.
• Work across two kitchens, gaining exceptional experience.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Passion for the industry

Education

NVQ in Professional Cookery

Apprenticeship

Job description

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Reference: MAY20257621

Expiry date: 12:03, Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Location: Skipton

Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture page

We have a great development opportunity at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa for a Commis Chef with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

You will work a 4 day week.

You will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your hourly rate by up to £1.12 on average. A full time employee will receive around £2,300 per year in tips and service charge alone.

You will work across two kitchens. One being a 3AA Rosette and the other being a 1AA Rosette, you will learn all areas of the kitchen.

Your duties will be varied and will include food preparation, stock control, cleaning and menu input. The role is very hands on and will give the successful candidate exceptional experience within the restaurant business. You will also get the chance to spend some time in the kitchen garden with our in-house Kitchen Gardener.

The Hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe with many great road links to the surrounding towns of Skipton, Ilkley and Harrogate as well as many others.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional, enthusiastic and eager to learn. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards.

Any formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or an NVQ in Professional Cookery would be advantageous.

Previous experience is not required as full training will be given.


Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.