COMMIS CHEF - Villiers Hotel Buckingham

Villiers Hotel - Buckingham; Buckingham; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Hospitality Rewards App

Share of Tips

Company Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Referral Programme

Complimentary Gym access

Résumé du poste

Villiers Hotel in Buckingham is seeking a Commis Chef to join the busy kitchen team. This full-time role (40 hours per week) offers training and development with a focus on delivering high-quality dishes and guest experiences.

The successful candidate will assist with preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and work as part of a supportive kitchen crew in a historic hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and desire to develop cooking skills.
• Good communication and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a busy kitchen and follow directions.
• Understanding of hygiene and kitchen safety or willingness to train.

Responsabilités

• Assist kitchen team with preparation and cooking to required standards.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and maintain high presentation quality.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety at all times.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and organized.
• Store food correctly and rotate stock per safety procedures.
• Support kitchen team during busy service periods, including events.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and instructions from senior chefs.
• Deliver high-quality food and excellent guest experience.

Connaissances

Cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Willingness to learn

Description du poste

Villiers Hotel is a spectacular 18th Century 49-bedroom hotel situated in the heart of the historic market town of Buckingham. Villiers has undergone a major refurbishment to all front of house areas and The Old Town Hall which provides all the meeting, serviced offices and function space.

Commis Chef

Villiers Hotel, Buckingham
Full-time 40 hours per week

Up to £12.71 per hour

Are you passionate about food, keen to develop your culinary skills and looking to build a career in the hospitality industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work and wants to learn from an experienced team of chefs.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting the kitchen team with the preparation and cooking of dishes to the required standards.
• Preparing fresh ingredients and ensuring all food is prepared consistently and presented to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety at all times.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and stock is rotated in line with food safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy service periods, including restaurant service, events and functions.
• Following recipes, portion control guidelines and instructions from senior chefs.
• Taking pride in delivering high-quality food and an excellent guest experience.

What are we looking for?

• A genuine passion for food and a desire to develop your cooking skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• An understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety, or a willingness to undertake training.
• Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, but enthusiasm and the right attitude are just as important.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to develop your culinary skills and progress within the kitchen team.
• Support and training from experienced chefs.
• The chance to gain valuable experience across a variety of dishes, menus and events.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

Benefits of Working with us

• Free parking.
• Free meals on duty.
• Hospitality Rewards App - offering discounts across retail, groceries, days/nights out, cinema, meals, wellbeing & much more!
• Share of Tips in addition to your salary.
• Company Pension (contributory).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Referral Programme.
• Complimentary Access to our Gym.
• Opportunity to join an enthusiastic & friendly team!