Commis Chef — Hands-On Kitchen with Growth & Training

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special hotel room rates across the UK

Recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Guest Care training – Come Join Us

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist in preparing food items, keep the menu knowledge up to date, and help ensure dishes meet quality standards.

We offer ongoing training, development programmes, and a friendly, inclusive environment where teamwork and guest care are valued. This role provides clear progression opportunities within our growing hotel group.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests.
• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities.
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times.
• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards.
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu.
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use.
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty.
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products.
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times – including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP.
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor.

Skills

Passion for guest care

Team player

Communication

Proactive

Job description

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist in preparing food items, keep the menu knowledge up to date, and help ensure dishes meet quality standards.

We offer ongoing training, development programmes, and a friendly, inclusive environment where teamwork and guest care are valued. This role provides clear progression opportunities within our growing hotel group.