Commis Chef - The Randolph Hotel

Graduate Hotels; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Hotels is seeking a Commis Chef for The Randolph Hotel in Oxford. This role focuses on skill development under senior chefs, with responsibilities including kitchen prep and aiding various sections. Ideal candidates will be eager to learn, possess Level 2 food safety certification, and demonstrate good kitchen etiquette. The position offers a supportive culture, meals at work, and discounts at company restaurants.

Benefits

Delicious meals at work

Discounts across WRP restaurants

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of classic cookery and seasonal British ingredients.
• Thorough understanding of kitchen etiquette – cleanliness and minimizing wastage.
• Attitude for learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with senior chefs to learn and develop.
• Aiding with prep and tasks throughout all sections of the kitchen.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Understanding of kitchen etiquette

Basic understanding of cookery

Punctuality

Education

Level 2 food safety

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Commis Chef - The Randolph Hotel, Oxford

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Client:

Graduate Hotels

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Job Description:

WHAT ARE MY MAIN DUTIES?

As Commis Chef you will work closely with senior chefs who will develop your skills. You will need to have an understanding of the whole kitchen and have the ability to help all sections throughout any given day.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with senior chefs to learn and develop.
• Aiding with prep and tasks throughout all sections.

WHAT DO I NEED?

The ideal candidate will have:

• A basic understanding and willingness to learn classic cookery and seasonal British ingredients.
• Thorough understanding of kitchen etiquette and practice, such as lack of wastage, cleanliness and
  punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and develop – we can teach people to cook as long as they have the right attitude.
• Level 2 food safety.
• An unrelenting pursuit of quality within all aspects of the kitchen.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Aside from an hourly rate from £11.18 per hour, we pride ourselves in offering:

• A supportive, people-focussed culture.
• Delicious meals whilst you’re at work and discounts across WRP restaurants in your free time.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as access to Hospitality Action and Hapi our benefits platform.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to work in an expanding restaurant group. There are ambitious plans for growth, with the opening of further restaurants across the country both imminently and over the coming years, making this a very exciting time to join the team.