Commis Chef - Restaurant

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Discounted hotel stays

Food and beverage discounts

Free meals on duty

Holiday allowance 28 days

Employee stock purchase programme

Pension scheme

High street discounts

Mental health resources

Crisis Concierge

Career development opportunities

Job summary

London Hilton on Park Lane is seeking a Commis Chef to join our Hotels team and help deliver memorable experiences for every guest. You will prepare high-quality menu items and support a warm, hospitality-driven service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role offers exposure to Hilton’s renowned standards and opportunities to grow within a global hospitality brand, with competitive hourly pay and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
• Integrity and doing the right thing.
• Leadership inspires others and teamwork drives outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and standards.
• Delight guests by managing orders and delivering a positive dining experience.
• Execute complex recipes and oversee stations, ensuring quality, execution and inventory checks.
• Inspect prepared dishes before serving for presentation and taste.
• Keep workspaces clean and sanitary, following food handling and safety protocols.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations.

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Commis Chef at London Hilton on Park Lane, you’re not just preparing great tasting food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Commis Chef at London Hilton on Park Lane, you’re not just preparing great tasting food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay – Earn up to £13.79 per hour plus service charge with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
• Food and beverage discounts – Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
• Free meals on duty – Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our Employee Stock Purchase Programme (ESPP), eligible Team Members can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Pension scheme – Supporting you as you plan for the future.
• High street discounts – Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
• Mental health resources – Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Crisis Concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
• Career development opportunities – Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute complex recipes: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, handle complex recipes, and oversee stations, execution, quality control and inventory checks
• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• Manage inventory needs: Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.