We have a fantastic opportunity for Commis Chef to work in our dynamic team at The Belfry, England’s leading Hotel and Resort. We have 320 bedrooms, 2 rosette standard dining, five food and beverage outlets, fantastic leisure facilities including our 20 treatment rooms & pool and of course, what we are famous for…golf. We have had a really exciting year at The Belfry, starting with hosting The British Masters in August 2024, and continuing with the launch of new training and development opportunities and incentives. The Ryder Grill The Ryder Grill & Kitchen is a 220 seat restaurant that offers a number of menu options, ranging from our stunning 2 rosette À la Carte menu to chefs table and a Sunday Carvery. The Ryder Grill & Kitchen also benefits from a theatre kitchen where we prepare and cook our steaks and roasts all in view of the guest. Our menus are seasonal so you will learn how we build a menu, cost it and deliver it out to our guests. The restaurant goes into full service and you will work with the rest of the team to deliver up to 300 covers on busy evenings not including starters and desserts. On Sundays we run a carvery menu, Sundays are our busiest day in the restaurant so being on top of your game for this shift will ensure its success. Salary The on target earning potential for this role is £30,354.00 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £28554.00 plus a qualified estimate of £1800 gratuities per annum About the role A Commis Chef within the Ryder Grill kitchen your day will be focused on the À la Carte menu, you will have five and a half hours preparation time Monday to Saturday working from specification sheets to get all food items ready to serve. Set up and preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort and you will prepare food in advance for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team. You will also be responsible for: Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team mates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery. Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant. About you The ideal candidate will have completed their professional cookery level 3, have worked in a fresh food kitchen environment and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. In addition, you will be: Passionate about food and working with seasonal ingredients Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail Willing to learn new skills and keen to develop Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage. Belfry Benefits Wellness · Discounted gym membership and access to team-led fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club · Team social events throughout the year · Belfry-wide wellness programme with external speakers, focusing on ‘mind, body & soul’ · The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support · Wagestream access to all employees – track earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want · Healthcare schemes: life assurance, 24-hour GP, health cash-plans · Employee Assistance Programme · The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier’s Charter, demonstrating our commitment to our people Showing some appreciation · Long service awards · Additional paid holiday for long service · Reward Vouchers · Free meals on shift in our canteen · Annual Belfry awards · Team appreciation events · Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants, bars, retail, and golf · Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room · Free staff parking · Subsidised taxi service for those who don’t drive · Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months · Relocation bonuses Learning & Development · Excellent training and career opportunities · Internal career pathways programmes · Access to The Belfry Campus Learning · Commitment to developing our team through apprenticeship programmes Making a difference Belfry ESG committee, dedicated to delivering an environmentally sustainable business Supporting industry, local and national charities Pledges made on ‘Make Good Grow’, offering our team’s expertise and support to good causes