Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotels; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel group in Middlesbrough is seeking a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and work with a team to deliver excellent food and service. This full-time position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to grow within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme

Access to Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Be yourself and love the kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to achieve high standards.
• Keen to step up when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Thrive under pressure and maintain high-quality food output.
• Work as part of a vibrant team to exceed guests' expectations.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Passion for Cooking

Job description

Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, Fry Street, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 1JH

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player - Be Leonardo

As a Commis Chef you'll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you'll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll thrive under pressure and see a future working with food, and with Leonardo Hotels of course, whilst working as part of a vibrant team to exceed our guests' expectations.

Benefits

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: plan your city breaks
• Company-wide recognition scheme: vouchers for high street shops
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme: earn a bonus for referring a friend
• Regular events and celebrations, including Thank You Week and Employee Awards
• Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

Ideal candidate

• Be yourself!
• Love the kitchen environment and working within a team of chefs to deliver excellent food and service
• Willingness to learn, adapt and achieve high standards
• Passion for your working area and responsibilities
• Keen to step up when needed
• Attention to detail

Why join us?

We look after our colleagues as well as our guests. You’ll have access to top-notch L&D programmes, practical training and clear progression within a vibrant team.

Our Story

Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and being one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years; there’s never been a more exciting time to come join us!

Job Details

• Job Ref: JI27926
• Branch: Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Shift pattern: 7 days - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Hours per week: 40
• Date posted: 22/09/2025
• Closing date: 24/10/2025

About Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough

A 7-minute walk from Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, this modern hotel is also 1.1 km from Riverside Stadium. The relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add contemporary decor and air-conditioning; some have sitting areas. There’s a stylish bistro and a casual bar. Amenities include a fitness centre, a spa, an indoor pool and a whirlpool tub. Meeting rooms are available, and parking is available for a fee.

About Leonardo Hotels

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality. We are part of the Fattal Hotels Group, which operates over 230 hotels across Europe and Israel. We look after over 50 hotels in the UK & Ireland, with a dynamic, innovative and fast-growing company.

As an employer we focus on career development and recruit our operations team members for personality—it's about how you interact with others and how you demonstrate our values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive and Willing.

At Leonardo Hotels each team member is valued and respected. Careers offer customer interaction, variety, and a fun working environment. We host activities such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties, Thank You Week and birthday celebrations. We offer employee benefits, including discounts on overnight stays and performance-based rewards via our Leo Points system.