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Commis Chef - A Great Career Path in Tunbridge Wells)

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Commis Chef to grow their career in a prestigious hotel nestled in the stunning English countryside. This role offers a chance to work alongside talented chefs, honing your skills and confidence while preparing exquisite dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Join a dedicated team in an award-winning establishment that values hospitality and service excellence. With opportunities for training and development, as well as benefits like staff discounts and a contributory pension scheme, this position is perfect for those eager to advance in the culinary world. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Great training and development
Hotel staff benefits and discounts
Competitive salary
Share of restaurant tips
Contributory pension scheme
Employee awards

Qualifications

  • Experience in fresh produce and a restaurant or hotel background is essential.
  • Good communication skills and flexibility are key for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and assist in creating dishes using local produce.
  • Work under the Demi Chef de Partie ensuring high standards.

Skills

Good written and spoken English
Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 or Equivalent
Food Hygiene Certifications

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to develop their career with one of the most talented and respected Chefs in the United Kingdom - with live-in and a great opportunity to be inspired and develop your skills and confidence in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high-quality hotel.

This stunning hotel prides itself on its excellent hospitality and service; they use only the finest locally sourced ingredients and are extremely proud of the reputation they uphold.

As a Commis Chef, you will be preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce. You will work directly under the Demi Chef de Partie, assist the team in your section ensuring the highest standards of product, and work with the senior team members to develop your products and your own knowledge.

This is a great opportunity for any Commis Chef looking to progress and further their career in an award-winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Requirements for this Commis Chef position:
  1. NVQ Level 1 and 2 or Equivalent
  2. Food Hygiene Certifications
  3. Good written and spoken English
  4. A flexible attitude
  5. Restaurant or Hotel Background
Benefits of this Commis Chef position:
  1. Great training and development
  2. Hotel staff benefits and discounts
  3. Competitive salary
  4. A share of restaurant tips
  5. Contributory pension scheme
  6. Employee awards

To apply for this role, please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

This is a permanent position. All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person suited must be experienced in fresh produce.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position. You must be able to prove your right to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role. You must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industry's reputation as a whole.

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