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SalaryIn a Nutshell
We’re a group of fabulous Hotels and Venues set in beautiful countryside and our hotels are full of great people… A great team.
We are actively seeking a Commis Chef to help prepare and cook delicious food for our guests.
We are proud of the fact that we work with local sourced ingredients wherever we can and that our guests frequently comment that our food is truly delicious (no microwave in sight!)! It is not all about the kitchen - our Chefs also get involved in Pop up Restaurants, Food Festivals, winning competitions, networking with colleges - check them out, and if this is the kind of career you want-, apply now!
Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuff
Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage.
30 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
We operate a discretionary service charge system.
50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
Meals on duty provided for free
Recognition and rewards scheme
Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
Cycle to work scheme
Main ResponsibilitiesLots to do but lots of fun
As a Commis Chef you will rotate through the different sections of the kitchen so you get learn to a variety of skills. During your shift you will support and assist the senior chefs in bringing the recipes to life.
Are you right for us?
NVQ level 3 in Food Preparation/ and or a great passion for cooking and food.
Confident communicator – important to liaise with other team members (and yes that includes the front of house team)
Ability to manage your own time. (In order not to burn anything!)
Knowledge of COSHH guidelines to carry out your role safely. (Training will be provided).
Your day will consist of 9.5 hours, (half an hour for lunch), straight shifts equates to 48 hours a week.
Are we right for you
Like any hotel group we expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 things we look for:
We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told him to smile and chat.
We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you.
You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guess you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.
And now for the good stuff
Hospitality is all about people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you enjoy your job and are well rewarded and well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
Competitive salary
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Complimentary car parking
Perkz discount scheme
Discounted room nights across all Exclusive Hotels and Venues
Discounts on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
The Ideal CandidateThe Ideal Candidate
Are you right for us?
Our successful Commis Chef will have;
A true passion for food
Have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Preferably similar experience from within a gastro pub or venue kitchen
Good kitchen & knife skills
Have a good understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
Possess a willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from within a luxury hotel
Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
