Commis Chef

Crimson Hotels Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays

Free meal on duty

Birthday day off

Team member discounts

Health benefit schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Recognition and reward schemes

Job summary

Crimson Hotels Group is hiring a Commis Chef for the Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow T5, a 300-room property perfect for business or leisure stays. The role focuses on assisting with food preparation, following recipes, and supporting the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.

Ideal candidates are hardworking, enthusiastic, and dependable, with good food hygiene knowledge. Training and progression opportunities are available within our inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and dependable with a can-do attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a busy kitchen.
• Good personal hygiene and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of ingredients and cooking under supervision.
• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure quality and portion control.
• Support chefs during service and ensure dish presentation meets standards.
• Maintain clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen; manage stock rotation and deliveries.

Skills

Hardworking

Team player

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Job description

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Our propertiesoperateunder two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service. All our hotels are proudly GreenKey Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

Why join Crimson Hotels-

• Discounted stays around the world

• Free meal on duty + unlimited hot drinks

• Paid day off for your Birthday

• Team member discounts

• Health Benefit schemes

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression

• Recognition and reward schemes

Our Values

Our values guide everything we do. Wecaredeeply about our peopleand communities,empowereach other to grow and succeed, embraceinclusivitycreating a welcoming environment for all,innovateto continuously improve, and remainsustainableto protect our future.

As part of the Crimson Hotels Group, you will jointhe teamof Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow T5 which is a 300-room hotel is perfect for business or leisure stays. Our three meeting rooms accommodate up to 120 guests, ideal for corporate events, private dinners, and socialgatherings.

What your day will look like?

As a Commis Chef, you’ll work closely with our kitchen team to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes for our guests. Your main responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, preparing ingredients, following recipes and instructions, supporting the chefs during service, and ensuring food is prepared and presented to the required standards. You’ll help maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen in line with food safety and regulatory standards, while also supporting with stock rotation, deliveries, storage, and waste management. You’ll work as part of a busy team, helping to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently throughout each service.

What You’ll Bring?

We’re looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, and dependable Commis Chef who is passionate about food and eager to develop their culinary skills. You’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs. Good attention to detail, an understanding of food hygiene, and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy kitchen are essential. You should be comfortable working on your feet for long periods and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Previous kitchen experience or relevant culinary training is an advantage, but we’re equally interested in your enthusiasm, commitment, and desire to build a career in the kitchen.

We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody’s contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background,religionor belief.