Commis Chef - A Great Career Path

First Contact Chefs; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality establishment as a Commis Chef, where you'll develop your culinary skills working with top chefs. Located in the beautiful English countryside, the hotel prides itself on exceptional service using locally sourced ingredients. This permanent position offers live-in accommodation and excellent training opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Great training and development

Hotel staff benefits and discounts

Competitive salary

A share of restaurant tips

Contributory pension scheme

Employee awards

Qualifications

• Stable CV with excellent traceable references.
• Experience with fresh produce.
• Must prove eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in creating dishes using local produce.
• Work directly under the Demi Chef de Partie, ensuring high standards.
• Assist senior team members to develop skills and knowledge.

Skills

Good written and spoken English

Flexible attitude

Experience in a restaurant or hotel background

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Certifications

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to develop their career with one of the most talented and respected chefs in the United Kingdom, offering live-in accommodation and a great opportunity to be inspired and develop your skills and confidence in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high-quality hotel.

This stunning hotel prides itself on excellent hospitality and service, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients, and is extremely proud of its reputation.

As a Commis Chef, you will be preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce. You will work directly under the Demi Chef de Partie, assist the team in your section, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, and work with senior team members to develop your skills and knowledge.

This is a great opportunity for any Commis Chef looking to progress and further their career in an award-winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Certifications
• Good written and spoken English
• A flexible attitude
• Experience in a restaurant or hotel background

Benefits:

• Great training and development
• Hotel staff benefits and discounts
• Competitive salary
• A share of restaurant tips
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee awards

Application process:

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your most recent, up-to-date CV. Feel free to apply if you need any further information about this role.

Visit firstcontactchefs for other great career opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants should have a stable CV with excellent traceable references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

You must be working in or residing in the UK, able to prove your right to work, and either be a UK/EU citizen with ILR/PR status or hold a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

In line with the Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

We appreciate your interest in this position. Please note that we will only contact candidates who meet the criteria. If you do not hear from us within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

First Contact Chefs is passionate about fostering careers in hospitality, emphasizing professional development and nurturing talent to enhance our clients and the industry's reputation. We support "A Passion to Inspire" to develop strong relationships between applicants and employers.

By applying, you agree that we can store your personal data and that we will not share your details without your consent.