Commis Chef - Sutton Coldfield
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 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 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