Do you want to learn from experienced chefs in one of Birmingham’s most iconic hotels?
As a Commis Chef at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, you’ll be part of a fast-moving kitchen team, preparing fresh dishes for guests and building the skills to take your career forward. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll support senior chefs, rotate across different sections, and play your part in delivering high standards every day.
This is a part-time role that provides flexibility to work evenings, late nights and weekends when we prepare for service or when the operation in full swing.
What you’ll do
• Prepare ingredients, cook simple dishes and plate food to the right standard
• Support service by keeping things organised and running smoothly
• Rotate through different kitchen sections as part of your training and development
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Assist with stock control and help reduce waste
• Work as part of the team, stepping in to support wherever needed
What you’ll bring
• Experience in a kitchen environment is always a plus however this is not essential
• A genuine passion for food and the ambition to progress in your career
• Food hygiene knowledge – a food hygiene certificate is desirable
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends
If you’re ready to start the next stage of your culinary career and want to learn in a professional, supportive kitchen, apply today and join us as a Commis Chef at The Grand Hotel Birmingham.
The Pay & Benefits
• £12.21 per hour plus service charge to help increase your earning potential
• Holiday pay based on the hours that you work
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Enjoy discounts on retail, travel and leisure through an exclusive benefits portal
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Access 24/7 health and wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
• Access your pay whenever you need it using Wagestream
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.