Commis Chef

About the Location

Opened 2002
49 Bedrooms
68‑seater Bistro & Bar
6 Private Event Spaces – seating up to 100
Nestled in the iconic cobbled alleyways of The Lanes. Once the historic fishing village of Brighthelmstone, today The Lanes are home to designer boutiques, upmarket jewellers and antique stores. Set back off the seafront, just a short stroll from the Palace Pier. Brighton is one of the most vibrant, colourful and creative cities in Europe. It offers everything from Regency heritage to beachfront cool – a fantastic mix of iconic attractions, famed nightlife, funky arts, culture and year‑round festivals and events.

About the Role

Commis Chef – Hotel du Vin Brighton
£12.30 ph / 40 hours
Permanent position

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel Du Vin

Hotel Du Vin is looking for Commis Chef’s with Immediate Starts available.
Do you love watching your food leave the pass, knowing that the guest will love eating it as much as you loved cooking it? Do you love people and making guests smile? Can you deliver on our high standards every day?
Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of? We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Chef De Partie role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much, much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities such as Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’ve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save directly from your salary.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy, most of it coming from wind farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on projects year round.
• We have moved to a chemical‑free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme‑based, eco‑friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

Interested?

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.