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Working closely with the senior chefs, the Commis Chef will assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to a consistently high standard, while developing their skills and knowledge in a professional kitchen environment.\nAs a Commis Chef, your role will focus on assisting with food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed efficiently for service.\nResponsibilities will include supporting senior chefs across different kitchen sections, helping with stock rotation and storage, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, contributing to a smooth and well-organised kitchen operation.\nThis is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\nA competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.\nA welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.\nOngoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.\n28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.\nUniform and meals on shift provided.\nComplimentary spa and gym access (*restrictions apply at some venues).\nFree onsite parking (where applicable).\nAccess to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.\nCompany pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.\nOnline retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.\nDiscounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.\nAnnual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).\nIntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.\nColleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.\nRegular team gatherings and appreciation events.\nAre you Hand Picked\nWe are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.\nYou will ideally have some previous experience in a professional kitchen, or a relevant catering qualification, along with a strong desire to learn and develop your culinary skills. You will bring a positive attitude, good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.\nWe want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.\nWho we are…\nHand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.\nDedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.\nHand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Commis Chef looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa and apply now.\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\nCompany Benefits\n\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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