Commis Chef - Mediterranean Restaurant - Staffordshire

Commis Chef - Mediterranean Restaurant - Staffordshire Commis Chef - Mediterranean Restaurant Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire Annual salary: 28,866.15 per annum Start your culinary career somewhere you can really develop We're looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the opening brigade of our brand-new 60-cover Mediterranean restaurant at Hiddenwell This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced chefs, develop your skills across different areas of the kitchen and be part of creating a new restaurant from day one Our ambition is to achieve and consistently maintain a minimum Two AA Rosette standard, serving Mediterranean-inspired food that celebrates fantastic seasonal produce, bold flavours, traditional influences and modern techniques You don't need to know everything from day one. What matters to us is your attitude, enthusiasm, curiosity and genuine passion for food The Role As our Commis Chef, you'll work alongside our Chef de Parties and senior kitchen team, learning how a high-quality professional kitchen operates while developing the skills you need to progress your culinary career You'll help prepare, cook and present dishes, learn our recipes and ingredients and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence and experience grow And because you'll be joining us before we open, you'll have the opportunity to learn the restaurant, menu and kitchen alongside the rest of the brigade from the very beginning What You'll Be Doing You'll be learning every day, including: Preparing fresh ingredients and completing mise en place Developing your knife and preparation skills Learning to work with fish, meat, vegetables, pasta, grains, pulses, sauces and more Developing your cooking, seasoning, plating and presentation skills Following recipes and dish specifications accurately Supporting your Chef de Partie during preparation and service Keeping your section clean, organised and properly stocked Learning excellent portion control and kitchen organisation Following food hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures Correctly labelling, dating, storing and rotating ingredients Helping minimise food waste and treating ingredients with care Supporting other sections of the brigade during busy services Taking part in menu tastings, training and service rehearsals As your skills develop, you'll have opportunities to work across different sections and take on greater responsibility during service Learn Your Craft This role is designed to give you an excellent foundation for a successful career as a chef Working alongside experienced members of the brigade, you could develop your skills across: Larder and preparation Fish and meat Stocks, sauces, soups and pur es Pasta, grains and vegetables Garnish Basic butchery Pastry and desserts Plating and presentation Restaurant service We want you to ask questions, taste ingredients, practise techniques and learn from the chefs around you You'll also develop your knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, flavours and cooking techniques while learning what it takes to deliver food consistently at a minimum Two AA Rosette standard What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to learn and develop as a chef You'll be: Passionate about food and interested in developing your culinary career Enthusiastic, curious and willing to learn Reliable and ready to contribute as part of the brigade Organised and able to follow instructions carefully Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment Positive about feedback and keen to improve Committed to excellent food hygiene and allergen standards A supportive team player who is willing to help others Proud of producing work to a high standard Previous kitchen experience or a culinary qualification would be helpful, but attitude, potential and a genuine desire to develop are just as important to us Be Part of the Opening Brigade You won't simply be joining an established kitchen - you'll help open it You'll take part in pre-opening training, menu tastings and service rehearsals, learning our dishes, ingredients, kitchen sections and standards before we welcome our first guests It's an opportunity to help establish the culture and standards of a new restaurant and then see how both the restaurant - and your own career - develop Your Development We want this role to be the beginning of something As your knowledge, skills and confidence grow, we'll support you in taking on more responsibility and gaining experience across different sections of the kitchen Our aim is to help you develop towards becoming a confident Demi Chef de Partie and, ultimately, Chef de Partie At Hiddenwell, our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect and Commitment guide how we work. We want people who take pride in what they do, support the people around them and are excited to keep learning Additional Information Full-time position - 40 hours per week Working 5/7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role. Salary: 28,866.15 per annum 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 ours41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15