Commis Chef - Staffordshire
Commis Chef
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
About Us
Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar Cross Hall combines the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence of a luxury spa resort. Offering an unrivalled guest experience, our estate boasts exquisite dining venues, expansive gardens, and a world-class spa. At Hoar Cross Hall, we're committed to delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable memories for our guests.
Here at Hoar Cross Hall our aim is to treat our guests as a friend of the family and to create positive memorable experiences during their stay or visit to the Hall and Spa.
Our purpose is to hire people with passion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve your goals....
"Food is our common ground, a universal experience"
We have a fantastic opportunity within our award-winning kitchen for a Commis Chef to join our team. Level 2 Food Safety and experience of working a section within a fast-paced kitchen is essential to be considered for this role.
Our purpose is to hire people with passion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve your goals....
The Role
Working as part of the Kitchen Team, this position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness.
The Commis Chef plays a vital role in assisting the Chef de Partie and supporting in the daily operations to ensure we are providing a positive dining experience for our guests.
Role Specification
* Assisting with the daily operations of the kitchen
* Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
* Assisting with the ordering and ensure that sufficient stock is maintained
* Ensuring all food served in the restaurant is at the standard required
* Ensuring all related food hygiene regulations are followed by yourself and the kitchen team
* Promoting and maintaining a high level of hygiene in the kitchen using cleaning schedules
* Ensuring the daily completion of food and fridge temperature sheets
* To have input, compile and design regular monthly menus using fresh ingredients
Personal Specification
Essentials
* Have previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
* Hold a Level 2 Food Safety certificate
* Have a good understanding of food hygiene and quality standards
* Have the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
* Have excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and be able to use all relevant guidelines
Desirables
* Have experience with large volume covers
* Have good interpersonal and communication skills
* Have Food Safety Training
But what we need from you?
* Always think like the guest. Your standards should meet their expectation, every time!
* Committed to learning about our guests to make their experience personal
* Able to work fast and efficiently without compromising on standards
* Have a good eye for detail
* Great teamwork ethic
* Able to work on your own
* Able to deliver great customer service and interaction with every guest you meet through the day
Additional Information
* 45 hours per week
* Working 5 out of 7 days per week (including evening, weekends and bank holidays)
* Salary: 30,049.66
* Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
Join us and we can offer you benefits such as...
* Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
* Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
* Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
* Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program
* 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
* Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
* Pension scheme
* Free Parking
* Refer-a-Friend scheme
* Excellent Induction and training programme
* Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
* On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
* A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities