Job Description
Job title: Commis Chef
Department: Food & Beverage, Main Kitchen
Inspired & supported by: Head Chef & Executive Chef
Salary: £38,988 (including service charge)
Your purpose will be:
To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5-star quality food for our guests
You will be accountable for:
* Preparing the ingredients, the mise en place, and the dishes during service for our distinctive 5-star cuisine
* Supporting the kitchen team where you are needed the most, to ensure a smooth service and great teamwork
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
* Following the recipes and preparing the mise en place, to ensure the quality and consistency of our extraordinary 5-star cuisine for our guests
* Enhancing our offering by sharing your fresh ideas and recipes
* Learning and complying with the food hygiene, health & safety and COVID19 policies of the hotel, for the safety of our guests and team
* Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, through daily tasks such as stock taking and cleaning records
* Playing an active part in our team by attending kitchen briefings and hotel meetings as requested by your leader
* Reporting any problems you identify to your leader, and always looking for ways to do things better
Qualifications
What you will need to do in this role:
Essential:
* Flexible working pattern Monday to Sunday (8pm to 6am)
* 1-2 years' experience in the hospitality industry or on a culinary education course
* Passion for and understanding of 5-star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it
* Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
* Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel
* Enthusiastic and positive personality, with the ability to build trusting relationships with others
* Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results
Desirable:
* Experience working in 5-star hospitality
* A passion for learning and development
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Additional Information
* Competitive salary, pension,
* Accrued holiday
* Exclusive discounts:
o Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
o 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
o 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
* Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room, Savoy gym and wellness room
* Laundry services for all colleagues
* Local discounts for F&B and retail