Commis Chef - The lobby Restaurant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peninsula London is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join the kitchen brigade at its award-winning lobby restaurant. This role focuses on delivering high-quality food and maintaining service standards, all while providing a luxurious dining experience that aligns with the hotel's esteemed reputation. Candidates should possess culinary qualifications and the ability to thrive under pressure in a supportive kitchen environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Generous service charge

Life Insurance

Enhanced company pension contribution

Medical cash plans

On-site fitness facilities

Colleague restaurant with healthy food offerings

High street and online shopping discounts

Dry cleaning support for uniforms

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP compliance.
• Friendly, positive with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality food, adjusting for guest requests.
• Participate in training and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Creativity

Knowledge of food and ingredients

Team guidance

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary certifications or qualifications

Apprenticeship

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Commis Chef - The lobby Restaurant, London

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Client:

The Peninsula London

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce that we are seeking a Commis Chef to join our Lobby kitchen brigade. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in partnership with high levels of service within the Lobby of the hotel. The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for the Lobby experience, with live music, a luxurious setting, and food and beverage service offering at the highest level, which our guests have become accustomed to and that is synonymous with our brand. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade.

• Anexceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• To deliver quality food with the best ingredients, following the menu guidelines but also able to be flexible with guest requests.
• To participate in hotel activities, training, and product awareness with a curiosity to learn.
• Required to contribute to the cleanliness and maintenance, (including health and safety / HACCP compliance) of all kitchen equipment, ensuring that produce mise en place is done for services and products are of high quality.
• Offer service in line with the Peninsula ServicePrinciples of which you will be trained.

General Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of food and ingredients with a high level of creativity.
• Experience within a hotel or restaurant kitchen brigade is preferred
• Some level of culinary certifications/qualifications or Apprenticeship.
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and confidence to guide a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.