At a Glance
- Tasks: Cook and prepare delicious food while keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
- Company: Join New Forest Hotels, a community-focused hospitality brand with unique venues.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, stylish uniform, career development, and discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that delivers magical experiences for guests.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and commitment to outstanding customer service.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 30000 £ per year.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our team based in Burley. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive up to £29000 per annum salary.
At New Forest Hotels our purpose is to enrich the lives of those within our community by providing the best New Forest Hospitality. Our vision is realised through creating a warm, sincere environment where everyone can connect, be creative and thrive. Our venues are beautifully individual, each with a unique story that makes us more than ordinary and enables us to provide truly magical experiences for our guests that are enhanced and matched to our surroundings. As a collection of hotels, we provide our teams with the opportunity to work across our venues giving everyone the chance to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
All we ask is that our people have the right mind‑set which is highlighted in our core values: Be BRAVE, take ownership. Collaborate together as a TEAM. Develop, NURTURE and care. Be OPEN and communicate honestly.
Benefits of joining us as our Commis Chef:
- 28 days holiday per year, plus a duvet day on your birthday (contracted roles only)
- Stylish uniform provided
- Fantastic career development and training opportunities
- Free staff parking
- Other benefits including perk box, private healthcare discounts, staff loyalty card, active social committee, discounts at our sister resort in Cyprus
Key responsibilities of our Commis Chef:
- Cooking and preparing food
- Ensuring the working area is clean and tidy at all times
- Checking off food against delivery notes and storing appropriately
- Ordering food
- Working alongside the kitchen brigade to ensure risk assessments are adhered to at all times and external scores are kept over 80% at all times
- Any other tasks within the post holder’s capabilities as and when requested by the Head Chef and Hotel Manager and his/her staff
What we’re looking for in our ideal Commis Chef:
- Demonstrating the highest levels of honesty and integrity at all times
- Constantly encouraging, supporting and helping colleagues to be the best they can be
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Be an ambassador for NFH in everything you do, ensuring a positive environment is upheld
- Be courteous and polite to both customers and colleagues
- Show your loyalty to the NFH brand by promoting the business as a great place to work as well as to stay
Are you the one? Do you have the skills and experience and want to join a community who take conscious actions, with natural spirit and are story tellers, creating enriching experiences for our guests? Then click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
Our venues are remote in location – we ask that before you apply you make yourself familiar with the location and have an understanding of how you might travel to us, please note public transport links are limited and our shift patterns vary.
Due to the high volume of applicants that we receive, we are not able to get back to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Commis Chef employer: New Forest Hotels
At New Forest Hotels, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and the chance to work across our unique venues, all while enjoying competitive benefits such as 28 days of holiday, private healthcare discounts, and a supportive team environment. Join us in Burley and be part of a community dedicated to enriching lives through outstanding hospitality.
