Commis Chef - Live in available

The Lygon Arms; Broadway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Staff accommodation

Training and development

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Lygon Arms, a historic luxury hotel in Broadway, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our busy, high-volume kitchen in collaboration with Chef James Martin. You will work hands-on, preparing ingredients and assisting with cooking and presentation while upholding high standards of food safety.

This role offers meals on duty, potential staff accommodation, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities to progress within Iconic Luxury Hotels.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and cooking.
• Keen to learn and develop skills in a busy kitchen.
• Reliable, hardworking and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients for service.
• Assisting with the cooking and presentation of dishes.
• Learning different sections of the kitchen.
• Working in a busy, professional environment.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Passionate about food

Keen to learn

Team player

Reliable

Job description

The Lygon Arms is a historic luxury hotel in the heart of Broadway, with a busy, well-established kitchen serving our Grill, Tavern, hotel guests and events.

As part of our collaboration with Chef James Martin, our kitchen delivers high-quality food in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We're looking for a Commis Chef who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work, and wants to develop their skills within a supportive and professional brigade.

What's in it for you?

• £28,601 annual salary
• Service charge averaging approximately £3,500 per year (non-contractual)
• Staff accommodation may be available
• Meals on duty
• Stable kitchen team with supportive senior chefs
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities to progress your culinary career
• Friends & family rates across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on food and beverage
• Spa discounts and healthcare cashback after probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Team events, seasonal gifts and long-service recognition

The Role

This is a hands-on role working alongside our experienced kitchen team.

You'll be involved in:

• Preparing ingredients for service
• Assisting with the cooking and presentation of dishes
• Learning different sections of the kitchen
• Working in a busy, professional environment
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• Supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

About You

We're ideally looking for someone who already has some kitchen experience and understands the pace of a busy service environment.

You will be:

• Passionate about food and cooking
• Keen to learn and develop your skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Reliable, hardworking and well organised
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Looking to build a long-term career in hospitality

Whether you've worked as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Porter looking to step up, Apprentice Chef or Commis Chef, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Our kitchen is busy, professional and well supported. You'll work alongside experienced chefs who are invested in helping you develop, learn new skills and progress your career.