Commis Chef

Overview

Situated next to Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall is a destination for luxury and culinary excellence. This historic Victorian mansion features 22 bedrooms with plans for investment and growth to become a world class country house hotel. Palé Hall has a great opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the kitchen team. The property operates at a high level of quality in a Three AA Rosette kitchen that’s aiming for a Michelin Star. The role involves contributing to fine dining and being part of a team that plans and develops the menu, while maintaining health and safety and statutory compliance.

Palé Hall offers a supportive working environment in a rural location, with an emphasis on training and development for individuals who are committed to learning and progressing in their culinary career. The role is full time and permanent, with five days over seven, and there are competitive benefits including gratuities, staff discounts, meals on duty, onsite parking and opportunities to work with a skilled team.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Role

To ensure your station and surrounding areas are clean and set up in the appropriate manner. To assist in ordering and stock taking procedures in a timely manner in line with company standards and in liaison with the senior chef on duty. To produce well presented food of a high quality through general mise en place. To help ensure stock is managed to a consistent level and rotated accordingly. To help manage stock effectively to minimise waste. If required, to ensure temperatures are taken in accordance with food policy. To communicate effectively with other departments of the hotel. To meet company and statutory requirements at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure station and surrounding areas are clean and set up properly
• Assist in ordering and stock taking procedures with the senior chef on duty
• Produce well presented, high-quality food through general mise en place
• Manage stock to a consistent level and rotate stock accordingly
• Minimise waste through effective stock management
• Monitor temperatures in line with food policy when required
• Communicate effectively with other hotel departments
• Adhere to company and statutory requirements at all times

Qualifications

• Commitment, enthusiasm and drive
• Willingness to learn, with team spirit and a flexible attitude
• High standard of personal presentation and hygiene

Benefits and Additional Information

• Full time permanent contract, five days over seven
• Share of gratuities
• Meals on duty
• Onsite parking
• Generous employee discounts
• Uniform