Commis Chef - Flexible Hours

De Vere; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel brand is seeking a Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team at Birmingham’s Grand Hotel. The ideal candidate will assist with food preparation, ensure quality, and maintain a clean working environment. A passion for food and prior experience in a similar fast-paced role are essential. Competitive employee benefits are offered, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays

50% employee discounts on food and beverage

Access to exclusive benefits portal

Employee Referral scheme

Free meals on duty

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Monthly employee recognition rewards

Career development opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen, preferably hotel.
• Passion for food and drive to succeed.
• Flexibility to work shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Hygiene skills

Communication skills

Ability to self-motivate

Education

Certificate in elementary food hygiene

Job description

Overview

The kitchens at the Grand Hotel are a hive of chefs using their culinary flair to create appetising dishes for all our guests. As Commis Chef you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and assisting with cooking under supervision and in accordance with established recipe cards and methods
• Ensure all dishes are correctly garnished before being sent to relevant outlets
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner as befits the venue
• Taste all dishes to ensure quality
• Ensure portion control plating instructions are adhered to
• Ensure mis-en-place and food products are labelled accurately and stored at all times
• Assisting more senior chefs and learning through practical experience.
• Have the desire to be trained to cover other sections of the kitchen as decided by the senior chefs
• Remain totally guest focused by consistently delivering excellent service with an informed, friendly and effective approach
• Be flexible to jump into any role within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues.
• Keeping workstations clean and ensuring equipment is maintained.
• Helping with stocktaking and inventory control.
• Ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum and preventative measures that incur wastage are fully understood
• Ensure work area is kept clean, hygienic and organised
• Ensure that all equipment/utensils in the section are correctly handled and maintained
• Ensure any equipment that is not safe is reported immediately to senior chef on duty

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen.
• We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role.
• Outstanding hygiene skills are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable.
• Someone with exceptional communication skills and the ability to self-motivate
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift pattern through weekdays and weekends.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.