Commis Chef - Flexible Hours
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FE |
| Company: | De Vere |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1387482509 |
Summary
The kitchens at the Grand Hotel are a hive of chefs using their culinary flair to create appetising dishes for all our guests. As Commis Chef you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
• Basic food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and assisting with cooking under supervision and in accordance with established recipe cards and methods
• Ensure all dishes are correctly garnished before being sent to relevant outlets
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner as befits the venue
• Taste all dishes to ensure quality
• Ensure portion control plating instructions are adhered to
• Ensure mis-en-place and food products are labelled accurately and stored at all times
• Assisting more senior chefs and learning through practical experience.
• Have the desire to be trained to cover other sections of the kitchen as decided by the senior chefs
• Remain totally guest focused by consistently delivering excellent service with an informed, friendly and effective approach
• Be flexible to jump into any role within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues.
• Keeping workstations clean and ensuring equipment is maintained.
• Helping with stocktaking and inventory control.
• Ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum and preventative measures that incur wastage are fully understood
• Ensure work area is kept clean, hygienic and organised
• Ensure that all equipment/utensils in the section are correctly handled and maintained
• Ensure any equipment that is not safe is reported immediately to senior chef on duty
The Ideal Candidate
• Experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen.
• We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role.
• Outstanding hygiene skills are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable.
• Someone with exceptional communication skills and the ability to self-motivate
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift pattern through weekdays and weekends.
• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.