Commis Chef
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | Woodford Green, IG8 8AE |
| Company: | LGH Hotel Management Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1283681715 |
Summary
Commis Chef
London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western
The Opportunity
Are you starting your culinary adventure and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills? Join our team and be part of a dynamic kitchen that serves a variety of delicious food offerings to our hotel guests.
As our Commis Chef, you will assist with food preparation work and basic cooking under the guidance of our Chef de Parties. You will rotate through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our experienced senior chefs.
Our menu features a combination of modern British and European cuisine, with plenty of feel-good comfort foods and healthy options. You will have the chance to showcase your new culinary skills and knowledge, creating memorable guest experiences.
If you have a passion for food and are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a hotel setting would be desirable.
- A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential as you will be part of our chef academy
Hotel
When it comes to convenient locations, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western, is ideal. It’s within walking distance of Woodford train station, meaning you can be in the heart of London within 30 minutes.
Superbly located for the O2, Epping Forest, and the Olympic Park, our splendid listed Georgian manor offers a lot. The property features 62 bedrooms and serves as a chic wedding venue with a civil ceremonies licence. It also has five meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 350 delegates.
The hotel has a strong reputation for organizing large conferences, corporate dinners, parties, and celebrations. We host hundreds of events each year, with key clients returning year after year.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.