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Commis Chef

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Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Salary: £28866.15
About Us
Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar Cross Hall combines the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence of a luxury spa resort.
From exceptional dining and beautiful gardens to our world-class spa, we're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for every guest.
At Hoar Cross Hall, we treat every guest like a friend of the family. We believe in hiring people with passion, positivity and potential. We can teach the skills – your attitude is what makes the difference.
"Food is our common ground, a universal experience."
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our award-winning kitchen team.
You'll support our chefs in delivering exceptional food while developing your own skills in a fast-paced, professional kitchen.
To Be Considered, You'll Need
- A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
- Previous experience working within a busy professional kitchen
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Kitchen Team, you'll:
- Prepare vegetables, meat and fish
- Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Assist with stock ordering and maintaining stock levels
- Ensure every dish meets our quality standards
- Follow all food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
- Complete daily food and fridge temperature records
- Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness using cleaning schedules
- Contribute ideas for seasonal and monthly menus using fresh ingredients
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Essential
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a similar hospitality role
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and quality standards
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices
Desirable
- Experience catering for high-volume service
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Additional Food Safety training
You'll Be Someone Who...
- Always puts the guest first
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Has a keen eye for detail
- Works efficiently without compromising quality
- Is eager to learn and develop
- Can work independently when required
- Delivers excellent service with a positive attitude
What's in it for you?
- £28866.15 per year
- 45 hours per week
- Working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- The opportunity to develop your career within an award-winning luxury hospitality business


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Additional Information
Full flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join us
- Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
- Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
- Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
- Pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Excellent Induction and training programme
- Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
- On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours.
Skills
- Fast-Paced Experience
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
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