Commis Chef - The Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot

Working as part of a brigade, your main duties will be to assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times and ensuring that the designated Kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel

Role Responsibility

The Commis Chef will be responsible for;

• Assisting the Demi and Chef de Partie in the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operations, through food services and functions throughout the day.
• Having an understanding of specified food margins, and ensuring these are adhered to and achieved consistently, through close liaison with the De mi / Chef de Partie.
• Understanding of all relevant law and legislation, with regards to food handling, storage, hygiene and health and safety etc.
• Assist with all food preparations as delegated by the senior chefs
• To follow all recipe guidelines and standards as set by senior chefs
• Contributing where possible and assisting in the production of suitable innovative menu designs, for the relevant function and food services at the Hotel, through close liaison with the Chef de Partie.
• Ensuring the quality of the food is of the exceptional standard expected, when dining at our Hotel.
• Assisting the Chef de Partie in monitoring and controlling the quality of commodities used throughout food production.
• Being flexible and accommodating in the provision of catering requirements for hotel guests.
• Ensuring the Chef de Partie is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the guests or the hotel staff.

The Ideal Candidate

Our successful Commis Chef will have;

• A true passion for food
• Have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Basic kitchen & knife skills
• Have a good understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• Possess a willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment

Package Description

Hospitality is all about people and Exclusive Hotels and Venues are committed to ensuring our people are happy and well rewarded so that in turn, they pass the positivity onto our guests. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits for successful candidates include;

• Competitive salary
• Uniform
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Complimentary car parking
• Discounted room nights across all Exclusive Hotels and  Venues
• Discounts on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties

About the Company

Exclusive Hotels and Venues is a family owned collection of six individual and characterful country house hotels and venues situated across the south of England. Offering every imaginable leisure, wedding, meeting and training requirement and more they are all situated in beautiful locations, surrounded by acres of stunning countryside and gardens.