The Opportunity
Embark on Your Culinary Journey as Our Commis Chef!
Are you ready to kickstart your culinary career and hone your skills in a vibrant kitchen? Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary adventure, serving up a variety of delicious dishes to our delighted hotel guests.
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Hands-On Learning: Assist with food preparation and basic cooking under the expert guidance of our Chef de Parties.
2. Rotate and Learn: Gain experience in different sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our seasoned senior chefs.
3. Culinary Creativity: Our menu features modern British and European cuisine, with comforting classics and healthy options. You'll have the chance to showcase your new skills and knowledge, creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.
Why You'll Love This Role:
4. Grow Your Skills: Perfect your culinary techniques in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
5. Be Part of a Team: Work alongside passionate chefs who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.
6. Make an Impact: Your contributions will help create unforgettable meals that our guests will love.
7. Endless Opportunities: With a passion for food and a desire to learn, the sky's the limit for your culinary career.
Benefits
8. Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
9. Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
10. Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
11. Eye care
12. Free legal & money advice
13. Counseling sessions
14. Hospital & death benefit plans
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
17. Recipe ideas
18. Advice on keeping active and healthy living
19. Wellbeing podcasts and tv
20. Breathing exercises
21. 24/7 advice and support line
22. Team reward & recognition
23. Free meals on duty
24. Free parking
The Ideal Candidate
25. Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a hotel setting would be desirable.
26. A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
27. Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
28. Good communication and teamwork skills
29. Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential as you will be part of our chef academy
Hotel
The Holiday Inn Edinburgh is perfectly situated between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, making it an ideal base for exploring all the attractions and sights that Edinburgh has to offer. Our Academy Conference Centre, located on the 5th floor with panoramic views of the Pentland Hills, features 14 meeting rooms and can accommodate up to 120 guests.
The hotel offers 303 bedrooms, including Executive and Family rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including the excellent Traders Restaurant, a café, and a relaxing bar. Additionally, we provide a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, and spa to help you relax and unwind.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.