Join us as a Commis Chef at The Dorchester, recognised
as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025
and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We
continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part
of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working
together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches
our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best
people in the industry. When you join us as a Commis Chef you start a unique opportunity to become
celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your
fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that
you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and
become a legend in your own story.
What you'll do
You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
* You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to ensure the highest standards of food production.
* You will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during their day. This will include portioning food products such as fish, meat, vegetables and desserts; utilizing food surpluses to control food costs; and ensuring all food preparations meet outline recipes including portion size, quality and quantity all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
* You’ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.
* You will be assigned in one of our kitchens at The Dorchester - The Promenade, In Room Dining or Banqueting
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Commis Chef, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
What you'll bring
* Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Commis Chef you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
* Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
* English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.
What you'll get
* Complimentary
Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at
Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
* Discounts out
hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
* Employee
Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private
Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from
Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and
Eye care vouchers.
* Training
and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various
apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner
with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
* Social
Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including
a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone
recognition celebrations.
* Referral
Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
* Well-being
Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we
care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do
anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as
adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or
adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People &
Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that
we can discuss how we can support you through this process.