Hotel commis chef jobs in London

One of our client is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their culinary team and contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while maintaining our standards of excellence. If you have a passion for culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities: - Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. - Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, including Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills and capabilities. - Manage a specific section of the kitchen, such as the grill, sauté, or pastry station, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating to meet service requirements and guest expectations. - Monitor inventory levels and assist with ingredient procurement and stock rotation, communicating with the kitchen manager or purchasing department to ensure adequate supply levels and minimize waste. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas, following food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a hygienic and safe working environment. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen, with a strong background in culinary arts and food preparation. - Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and menu planning, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver top-quality cuisine. - Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals and objectives. - Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, to accommodate the needs of the business and ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours. Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills. - UK visa sponsorship - Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within our culinary team. - Employee discounts on food and beverages. - A positive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation. - Health and wellness benefits, including insurance coverage and access to employee assistance programs.

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will: - Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time - Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie/Kitchen Supervisor - You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills - Working alongside your Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials - Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour Our offer to a Chef de Partie - Up to £14 per hour including Service Charge - 28 days holiday per year - Average working hours 40-45 hours/ Part time also available - 20% discount in all Young’s & Geronimo pubs and hotels - Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, development programmes and Chef Academy

We are looking for a commis chef to join us at our Luxury 5 star hotel in London. Primary Duties: Start your shift in time and keep the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress in appropriate uniform in impeccable appearance at all times To promote a helpful image to clients and give full co-operation to any staff members requiring assistance for a customer without a prompt, having a caring and helpful attitude and anticipate customer’s needs whenever possible, to enhance quality service and in turn enhance client satisfaction To give full co-operation to any colleagues requiring assistance in a friendly and helpful manner Understand the aims of the hotel and your department To maintain effective communication within the team and to attend hotel meetings and training sessions when required Prepare and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation Set up for lunch and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations Ensure readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to restaurant or C&B reservations Confer closely with the Chef on duty and takes every opportunity to become familiar with the mise-en-place and standards of each dish Help employees to achieve optimum quality Assist employees with service to maintain quality and presentation of food dishes Follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation whenever required Ensure that all food items are stock rotated, dated and labeled, cling filmed and stored properly Ensure that dishes from own section is delivered on time and to the standard required using the assistance of the Chef on duty if needed Always follows the proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices set by the Head Chef and F&B Manager Works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure themselves or others Accept flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good working order Continuously seeks to endeavor the knowledge of own job function Please apply now if this sounds like you.