Commis Chef - Lounge & Afternoon Tea

The Chancery Rosewood; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chancery Rosewood is set to open in Summer 2025, looking for a passionate Commis Chef to support kitchen operations at the iconic former U.S. Embassy. The role involves ensuring high food quality and service standards while fostering teamwork in a vibrant culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fast-paced kitchen operations.
• Ability to notice and rectify issues quickly.
• Pride in culinary presentation and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior culinary team in kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen section per HACCP standards.
• Contribute to a positive working environment and support sustainability practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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The Chancery Rosewood - opening in Summer 2025, a Rosewood Hotel Group property, is h oused in the iconic former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield. It will include 144 spacious suites designed by Joseph Dirand, including a variety of dining and entertainment spaces: providing a stage for progressive ideas, voices and expression.

We are seeking a passionate Commis Chef to assist the senior culinary team to ensure smooth running of our Lounge kitchen, that serves light food and a signature Afternoon Tea service, all to impeccable service standards and quality of food. You will provide the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service, while promoting teamwork and fostering collaboration with kindness and respect. This role is due to start in June 2025.

Key responsibilities:

• Follow the guidance of the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to carry out all preparation, cooking and plating of dishes to the highest standard.
• Strive to maintain a clean and organised section, ensuring adherence to all HACCP standards.
• Follow recipes and technical sheets with accuracy, staying well informed about all menu allergens and their contents.
• Take pride and ownership of your section, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Support Rosewood Impacts by promoting sustainable practices and circular hospitality.

About you:

• You understand the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations, keeping things organised and running smoothly.
• You naturally notice when things aren’t up to standard and take action.
• You work well with your team, contributing to a positive and productive atmosphere in the kitchen.
• You’re quick on your feet, solving problems efficiently as they arise during service.
• You take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, ensuring every guest enjoys something truly special.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in bringing together individuals for the long-term success of our hotel and the communities we operate in. We are committed to offering a transparent, fair and consistent recruitment process for all. Ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.