Commis I - Main Kitchen

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Staff restaurant

Training

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Staff rates

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, Cheshire, is seeking a kitchen quarter to join our 5‑star brigade. You will work alongside talented chefs to prepare ingredients, set mise en place, and execute dishes during service to uphold our culinary standards.

You will support the kitchen team across shifts, maintain hygiene and stock records, and contribute ideas to enhance our exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Hospitality

Organizational skills

Job description

Company Description

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Company Description

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

Your purpose will be to work alongside a brigade of talented chefs to create exceptional, 5‑star quality dishes for our guests. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients, managing mise en place, and executing dishes during service to uphold our distinctive culinary standards. In addition, you will support the kitchen team wherever you are needed most, helping to maintain smooth service and strong teamwork throughout each shift.

Job Description

• 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 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

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.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on‑site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people