Commis Chef - Kitchen (Royal Lancaster)

Royal Lancaster London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in London is seeking a Commis Chef to join their Kitchen Department on a permanent basis. This role promises up to £34,000 annually, inclusive of a base salary and additional benefits like discounts across properties and private medical insurance. The Commis Chef will work 40 hours per week, focusing on food preparation excellence and adhering to safety standards. Join a supportive and diverse team that values career growth and provides a fun working environment.

Benefits

Annual earnings up to £34,000

Pension scheme

50% discounts on dining

Complimentary stay after probation

Access to private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and keen to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service dishes according to company standards.
• Ensure all food storage practices meet safety policies.
• Receive and act on feedback from team leads.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Join the team that Always Cares!

Are you the type of person that gets out of bed on the right side every day? If so, we would like you to come and join us as a Commis Chef at the Royal Lancaster London, where we encourage your personal development and growth. We are located next to Lancaster Gate tube station, and a short distance from Paddington, Bayswater and Marble Arch stations.

Some of our fabulous benefits you will enjoy as a Commis Chef are:

• Annual earnings up to £34,000.00 (£25,396.80 base salary + non-contractual tronc)
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• 50% discount in all our restaurants and Spa’s across our properties
• Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• Complimentary stay after passing probation
• Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
• Access to private medical insurance
• Support through development plans, apprenticeships and world-class management development programmes including educational sponsorship to be the best you can be
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• Bike to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Complimentary laundry
• Free meals on duty
• Opportunity to join our taskforces to contribute to the business focuses, community and environment
• Employee recognition schemes and Social Committee events including gala dinners and much more!

We are currently looking for a passionate Commis Chef, to join our Kitchen Department on a permanent basis, with an immediate start to join us in consistently delivering memorable moments and five star service to our guests and each other. It is important to us that everyone in the team brings positive energy to support our happy and fun environment, as we strive to build a community of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, where we care about careers and not just jobs.

As a Commis Chef, your main duties and expectations for the role will include:

• Be compliant in the preparation and service of dishes as laid down by the departments SOP and in line with company red star standards.
• To assist in ensuring all mis en place is stored, date coded and rotated in line with the company food safety policy.
• To assist in completing the daily check list regarding mis en place and food storage.
• To carry out all reasonable requests ensuring the quality of work is in line with the company red star standards.
• Ensure understanding and compliance of the hotels food and health and safety policies.
• Receive and act on constructive positive and negative feedback from senior members of the team.

You will be required to work 40 hours per week, on a shift rota.

We are …

• Best Employer for 2021 at Springboard’s Excellence Awards
• One of the happiest hotels in London
• Earth Check Silver Certified 2023
• 2 rosettes
• Hoteliers’ Charter Approved
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts member
• Top 100 in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

We are more concerned with what’s in the glass, not whether its’ half full or empty, so if you feel this Commis Chef role is for you, come and pour some happiness into yours by joining our award winning family today!

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK