Commis Chef
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £20,000 to £26,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary plus generous share of service charge* |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | RH18 5JR |
| Company: | Elite Hotels |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9743d6dc83094fea8d1b |
Summary
Our kitchen team is expanding and we have a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning, friendly brigade as a Commis Chef. You will have a good understanding of basic techniques and a desire to further develop your skills. The team work hard to develop chefs at every level and this is an exciting time to be part of new culinary offerings at the hotel.
Key Responsibilities:
- To be familiar with all menu items relevant to your section and prepare/present dishes for service to the highest standards.
- To ensure the correct preparation, cooking and presentation of food the highest standards in conjunction with section head.
- To ensure that efficient and smooth service is always maintained through forward planning.
- To ensure good working relationships with colleagues and other departments.
- To complete any reasonable task as requested by management.
- To prepare kitchen mis-en-place for designated section before and during service.
- To keep waste to an absolute minimum
- Personal appearance and hygiene should comply with hotel policy, uniforms must be treated with the utmost care.
Key Skills:
- NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year experience and exposure to a variety of menu styles – 2 Rosette experience is preferred, but not essential
- Able to multitask and maintain quality levels at all times
- Work well as a part of a busy, close knit kitchen brigade
- Possess a “can do” attitude, being able to work on your own initiative as required
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
At Elite Hotels we have a single minded & unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.
Due to our rural location you will need your own transport
About Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is a stunning grade two listed country house set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With an award winning 4 red star Hotel, fine dining two rosette Anderida Restaurant, 3 lounges, 17 conference & banqueting rooms, Cocktail Bar, Brasserie, fully equipped Country Club and Spa, we offer our guests a complete experience.
Why work at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!
Benefits
To support and reward our staff we offer:
- A commitment to pay above the living wage
- Generous share of the monthly Service Charge (*which is dependant upon overall sales performance)
- Career development with accredited training providers
- Enhanced holiday programme & reward scheme for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme - Hospitality Action
- Meals provided by our talented kitchen team
- We have plenty of free parking
- Generous 'Refer a Friend' bounty incentive
- We also have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
- Reduced price stays in all of our hotels where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are! (after successful completion of probation period)
- Discounts available for spa treatments and for food and beverage (after successful completion of probation period)
- Uniform provided
- Smart Penion Scheme which is linked to Smart Rewards which gives employees free, unlimited access to over 1200 discounts
- Access to Wagestream which helps you keep track of your earnings in real-time; gives you access to the wages you have earned; helps you to save wages; gives you access to a financial health score checker.
- For full details of the benefits on offer please check our website: https://www.careersatelitehotels.co.uk/why-work-elite