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Commis Chef
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Commis Chef
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Commis Chef
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. Offering an unrivalled guest experience, our estate boasts exquisite dining venues, expansive gardens, and a world-class spa.
At Hoar Cross Hall, we're committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and creating unforgettable memories for our guests.
Our ethos is "Food is Our Common Ground, a Universal Experience." We believe in nurturing our team with passion and positivity, investing in skill development to help you grow and achieve your goals.
The Role
Commis Chef – Our award-winning kitchen seeks a passionate and committed individual to join our team.
Working as part of the Kitchen Team, this role requires:
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness
The Commis Chef plays a vital role in assisting the Chef de Partie and supporting daily kitchen operations to ensure our guests receive a positive and excellent dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with daily kitchen operations
- Preparing vegetables, meats, and fish
- Supporting the ordering process and ensuring sufficient stock levels
- Guaranteeing all food served meets required standards
- Ensuring strict compliance with food hygiene regulations
- Promoting a high hygiene standard via cleaning schedules
- Maintaining daily food and temperature logs
- Assisting with monthly menu design using fresh ingredients
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Requirements
Essentials
- Previous hospitality or culinary experience
- Level 2 Food Safety certificate
- Strong food hygiene and quality standards knowledge
- Ability to work efficiently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Health & Safety awareness
Desirables
- Experience with large volume food servings
- Interpersonal and communication skills
"What We Need from You"
You should embody the guest’s mindset—your standards must always reflect their expectations: ✔ Commitment to meeting guest needs with personalised service ✔ Ability to work fast, efficiently, and without compromising quality ✔ Sharper-than-average attention to detail ✔ Strong teamwork ethic—able to align with and elevate the team ✔ Independence and initiative—own responsibility while maximising team contribution ✔ Exceptional customer service—compassionate and proactive interaction
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Additional Information
Hours & Terms
- 45 hours per week
- Rotational schedule (5 days of the week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
- Flexible working—adaptable to business needs, including last-minute adjustments
Salary
£30,049.66
Benefits
Work at Hoar Cross Hall
- Historic luxury environment with a focus on exceptional standards
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries
- Daily free meals via in-house staff canteen
- Access to all spa and leisure facilities
- Employee Assistance Program for holistic support
- 30% discount on overnight stays, spa days, food, drink, and retail products
- Pension scheme with excellent contributions
- Free parking on-site
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Bespoke training & professional development programme
- 24/7 access to Perkbox online discounts & perks
- Online Doctor access (appointments/prescriptions)
- Inclusive, supportive workplace with development opportunities
By joining Hoar Cross Hall, you’ll not only gain invaluable experience in a luxury hospitality setting—you’ll also contribute to a team that strives to blend history, quality, and warmth for guests and staff alike!
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