Commis Chef

The Belfry Hotel and Resorts; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and resort is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their Ryder Grill kitchen. The role focuses on preparing high-quality À la Carte menu items, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring food safety compliance. Candidates should have a level 3 professional cookery qualification and thrive in a fresh food environment, supported by excellent benefits including discounted gym memberships, team events, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Team social events

Wellness programme

Healthcare schemes

Free meals on shift

Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months

Long service awards

Annual awards

Fantastic resort discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen environment.
• Understanding of COSHH and HACCP.
• Keen to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver À la Carte menu items with a focus on quality.
• Manage a section of the kitchen during busy services.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with temperature logging and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Food

Education

Professional Cookery Level 3

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A Commis Chef within the Ryder Grill kitchen your day will be focused on the À la Carte menu, you will have five and a half hours preparation time Monday to Saturday working from specification sheets to get all food items ready to serve.

Set up and preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort and you will prepare food in advance for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team.

You will also be responsible for:

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
• All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team mates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
• Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant.

About you

The ideal candidate will have completed their professional cookery level 3, have worked in a fresh food kitchen environment and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

In addition, you will be:

• Passionate about food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
• Willing to learn new skills and keen to develop
• Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Belfry Benefits

· Discounted gym membership and access to team-led fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club

· Team social events throughout the year

· Belfry-wide wellness programme with external speakers, focusing on ‘mind, body & soul’

· The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support

· Wagestream access to all employees – track earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want

· Healthcare schemes: life assurance, 24-hour GP, health cash-plans

· Employee Assistance Programme

· The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier’s Charter, demonstrating our commitment to our people

Showing some appreciation

· Long service awards

· Additional paid holiday for long service

· Free meals on shift in our canteen

· Annual Belfry awards

· Team appreciation events

· Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants, bars, retail, and golf

· Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room

· Free staff parking

· Subsidised taxi service for those who don’t drive

· Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months

· Relocation bonuses

Learning & Development

· Excellent training and career opportunities

· Internal career pathways programmes

· Access to The Belfry Campus Learning

· Commitment to developing our team through apprenticeship programmes

Making a difference

• Belfry ESG committee, dedicated to delivering an environmentally sustainable business
• Supporting industry, local and national charities
• Pledges made on ‘Make Good Grow’, offering our team’s expertise and support to good causes