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Casual Commis Chef - Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa
Location: Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NQ
Salary: £13.00 per hour + service charge
Job Type: Casual contract
Come and join our Team...
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Casual Commis at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Tucked away in the scenic Kent countryside, yet just moments from London, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers a workplace where heritage and genuine hospitality come together. Joining our team means being part of a venue known for delivering exceptional conferences, executive retreats, and unforgettable occasions.
As a member of our team, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil grounds, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service, excellence & consistency.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.
What will the role involve?
The role of a Commis Chef is to support the kitchen team in delivering an exceptional culinary experience for guests. 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.
As a Commis Chef, your role will focus on:
- Assisting with food preparation
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
- Ensuring mise en place is completed efficiently for service
- 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
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This is a casual contract, where hours may vary depending on business.
Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated
- Uniform and meals on shift provided
- Free onsite parking (where applicable)
- Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
Are you Hand Picked?
We 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.
You will ideally have:
- Some previous experience in a professional kitchen, or a relevant catering qualification
- A strong desire to learn and develop your culinary skills
- A positive attitude, good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality
- The ability to go above and beyond naturally
- Pride in delivering consistently high standards and paying attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellence and consistency as the everyday
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Who We Are…
Hand 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.
Dedicated 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.
Hand 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.
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If you're an experienced Commis Chef looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career and apply now.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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