Commis Chef - London

Kensington and Chelsea, London
Competitive + Service Charge + benefits
17 Mar 2017
23 Mar 2017
Full Time

Commis Chef (48 hours p/w) - 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel

We are now on the look out for a talented and experienced individual to join our small Kitchen team in the capacity of a Commis Chef.

If you feel you have what it takes to be a part of our unique team, have a passion for going that extra mile and have exceptional experience, then we want to hear from you!

Overview

Your role will be to assist the Head Chef in the production and preparation of food. You will prepare all food items to your highest standard ensuring the product provided by the hotel in respect of quality, service, hygiene and value is maintained.

Main Duties:

  • Production, preparation, storage and presentation responsibilities, as well as ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved at all times.
  • Ensuring good hygiene and health and safety at all times
  • Preparing ingredients for the team
  • Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes
  • Assist the team in the preparation and service of meals
  • Assist within all sections of the kitchen
  • Helping with deliveries of stock

The job description given above is intended as a guide only and is in no way meant to limit the scope of duties associated with the role.

What we are looking for?

  • Previous experience in a similar role gained within a restaurant or hotel is necessary
  • Passionate about food
  • Reliable and Hardworking

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Find out why The Ampersand Hotel is the place to work by visiting our company profile.

About Us

With some of the most stylish hotel rooms in Kensington, The Ampersand is a privately-owned luxury London hotel that combines contemporary excellence in design, service, food and technology in an 1888 building at the capital's heart. We have been inspired by those great Victorian values of discovery and wonder - and given them a modern, whimsical twist. The result: a cosmopolitan, 111-room luxury boutique hotel, bar, restaurant and drawing rooms, delivering 21st-century warmth, humour and total comfort. The Ampersand Hotel is situated just a minute's walk from South Kensington tube station, and is well connected to Heathrow airport. 

  • Winner of the Best Medium Independent Hotel Employer in Hospitality 2013 in England & Wales
  • Placed 9th in the Top 50 Employers 2013 in Hospitality in England & Wales