Hours: 20 hours per week (including early, evening and weekend working on a rota basis)
Contract: 3 months fixed-term
We're proud to be a certified B Corp – one of only seven hotels/hotel groups in the UK to earn this prestigious accreditation. This means we're part of a global community of businesses committed to using profits and purpose to make a positive impact on people and the planet. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a team that values sustainability, inclusivity and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a talented Commis Chef to join our expanding and ambitious Kitchen pastry team here at Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre.
We are looking for someone with a passion for hospitality, and over the coming months there will be plenty of scope for the successful candidate to express themselves through various menu developments and projects we have planned.
Key duties will include:
* Support with the daily preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards of cooking and presentation are maintained.
* Produce food as directed by the senior chefs and to present it at the times required.
* Maintain clean and tidy work areas at all times.
* Work in close liaison with all sections within the Kitchen to ensure an efficient service.
* Support in maintaining appropriate amount of stock levels as directed by senior chefs.
* Be fully conversant with all Restaurant, Bar, Conferencing & Banqueting menus.
* Be fully conversant with allergen information for all menus.
* Assist senior chefs in rotation of stocks and correct storage procedures.
* Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control.
Edgbaston Park Hotel is a perfect place for you to develop your career in food. With an expert team around you willing to share their experience and knowledge, this is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for cooking and who wants to develop their career in a forward-thinking, award-winning hotel.
We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef, ideally within a hotel or conference and banqueting environment. You will have a passion for delivering quality food, be creative and have good attention to detail and be able to work well using your own initiative and also as part of a team.
What we can offer you
Here at the Edgbaston Park Hotel, we offer some amazing benefits to our team including an amazing benefits and recognition platform, discounted access to a world class sporting facility, staff appreciation week, a discretionary incentive scheme, annual awards evenings, complimentary car parking, free meals and much more.
The Hotel reserves the right to close the vacancy before the specified closing date, should a suitable applicant be found.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £12.58 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Birmingham B15 2RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* pastry chef: 1 year (preferred)
* professional cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EPH/CCP/1025
Expected start date: 31/10/2025