Junior Chef: Training, Progression & Perks

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Recognition scheme

Talent referral

Thank You Week

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will deliver memorable guest experiences, assist with food preparation to ensure timely, high‑quality dishes, and maintain menu knowledge.

The role supports learning opportunities and progression within Leonardo Hotels. The position involves upholding hygiene and safety standards, managing resources, and working closely with senior chefs to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests.
• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities.
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results.
• Embrace the Leonardo Hotels’ Guest Care culture; be empowered to work on your own initiative.
• Friendly team player with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Confident communicator willing to make suggestions for improvements, and open to feedback from colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times.
• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards.
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu.
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use.
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty.
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products.
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times - including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP.
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor

Skills

Guest care

Team player

Communication

Proactive

Adaptable

Job description

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will deliver memorable guest experiences, assist with food preparation to ensure timely, high‑quality dishes, and maintain menu knowledge.

The role supports learning opportunities and progression within Leonardo Hotels. The position involves upholding hygiene and safety standards, managing resources, and working closely with senior chefs to ensure smooth service.