Working as a Commis Chef, you will play a central role supporting the Kitchen team prep and service work. You will be passionate about food and service, and flexible to work on different sections, where you will receive full on-going training to support your development. 

We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. You’ll develop personally through meeting and working with people from all over the world as we create memorable guest experiences together, and for those keen develop you’ll have the opportunity to explore the business with various career options. In addition, on offer:

• 28 holiday days (pro rata for part time)
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme
• Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts
• Amazing high street and lifestyle savings for you and your family
• Uniform
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

Built in 1906 and standing proudly as a hotel since 2010, The Grand is York’s only five-star hotel. We are honoured to hold the highly commendable industry accolade of the 2022 Catey, Hotel of the Year.  Located within York’s city walls and with views of York Minster, the hotel holds an enviable and proud position in the city and local community. 

Along with our 207 guest bedrooms, we boast an award-winning rosette restaurant, The Rise and hold the Conde Nast 2022 award for Best Afternoon Tea.  Our new for 2022 fine dining restaurant, Legacy, provides the opportunity to elevate our dining offering and become leaders in the York food scene. As well as a state-of-the-art Cookery School, we are home to an atmospheric Spa, stunning Meeting and Event spaces and an In-Room Dining offering. Each day is unique and memorable at The Grand and we live to create special memories for our guests and our team. 

Our vision is to be the UK’s most loved hotel. We pride ourselves on our strong inclusive family culture. We place emphasis on driving for results in all areas of the business, quality in everything we do and care for our Grand family members, guests and the environment. Once the famed Headquarters of the Northeastern Railway Company, our magnificent building is bursting with original features and all the grandeur of its former life as the “Palace of Business” – making it a truly beautiful and inspiring place to work and grow. 

Our team are the heart and soul of The Grand, without them The Grand is just a beautiful building.  We pride ourselves on the warmth of our Yorkshire welcome that each one of our guests receive.

What you’ll need to succeed as a Commis Chef:

This is a fast paced, busy, buzzing, customer focused environment. You will need strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and work as part of a team focused on consistently achieving high standards to meet customers’ expectations. You will also demonstrate;   

• Team-orientated approach
• excellent verbal communication
• previous kitchen experience is desirable 
• to work flexibly (various shift patterns)

Does the Commis Chef role suit your skillset? Apply now, this takes second, you’ll just need to provide some contact details along with a CV.  Next, we’ll review your details, and if successful we’ll invite you to meet one of the team to learn more about you, your experience and let us tell more about the Splendid Hospitality Group.

The Splendid Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident committed employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.