Commis Chef, The Savoy Hotel

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic hotel in London is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their talented brigade. This role offers the opportunity to create exceptional 5-star cuisine in a vibrant kitchen environment. As a Commis Chef, you will work closely with experienced chefs, learning the art of fine dining while contributing to the team's success. The hotel prides itself on delivering outstanding service and excellence, making it an exciting place for culinary professionals to grow and thrive. With a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to elevate their culinary career in a prestigious setting.

Benefits

31 days of holiday

Cashback scheme for healthcare expenses

Special rates for friends & family

Free stay at The Savoy after probation

50% discount at bars and restaurants

Colleague gym facility

Seasonal ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Annual optician reimbursements

English language classes

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in hospitality or culinary education.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for 5-star service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and dishes for 5-star cuisine.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and comply with hygiene standards.

Skills

5-star hospitality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary education course

Experience in hospitality industry

Job description

Company Description

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leader in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five-star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.

Job Description

Job title: Commis Chef

Department: Food & Beverage, Main Kitchen

Inspired & supported by: Head Chef & Executive Chef

Salary: £36,900 (including service charge)

48-hour contract

Your purpose will be:
To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5-star quality food for our guests.

You will be accountable for:

• Preparing the ingredients, the mise en place, and the dishes during service for our distinctive 5-star cuisine.
• Supporting the kitchen team where you are needed the most, to ensure a smooth service and great teamwork.

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:

• Following the recipes and preparing the mise en place, to ensure the quality and consistency of our extraordinary 5-star cuisine for our guests.
• Enhancing our offering by sharing your fresh ideas and recipes.
• Learning and complying with the food hygiene, health & safety and COVID-19 policies of the hotel, for the safety of our guests and team.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, through daily tasks such as stock taking and cleaning records.
• Playing an active part in our team by attending kitchen briefings and hotel meetings as requested by your leader.
• Reporting any problems you identify to your leader, and always looking for ways to do things better.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 1-2 years experience in the hospitality industry or on a culinary education course.
• Passion for and understanding of 5-star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality, with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results.

Desirable:

• Experience working in 5-star hospitality.
• A passion for learning and development.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance.
• 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years).
• Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox.
• Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide.
• Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family.
• Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation.
• 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars.
• 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea.
• 50% discount at our spa and florist.
• 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill.
• 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890.
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues.
• Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount.
• Seasonal ticket loan for employees to cover the cost of travelling to and from the workplace via modes such as tram, rail, bus or others.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses.
• English language classes.
• Colleague restaurant.
• Local F&B, retail and gym discounts.
• Interfaith prayer room.
• Wellness room.
• Cycle to work scheme.