Commis Chef
Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western
The Opportunity
Are you starting your culinary adventure and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills? Join our team and be part of a dynamic kitchen that serves a variety of delicious food offerings to our hotel guests.
As our Commis Chef, you will assist with food preparation work and basic cooking under the guidance of our Chef de Parties. You will rotate through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our experienced senior chefs.
Our menu features a combination of modern British and European cuisine, with plenty of feel-good comfort foods and healthy options. You will have the chance to showcase your new culinary skills and knowledge, creating memorable guest experiences.
If you have a passion for food and are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
- Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
- Hospital Plan.
- Online Health Portal.
- Eye Care.
- Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Free meals on duty.
- Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a hotel setting would be desirable.
- A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential as you will be part of our chef academy
Hotel
With dramatic seafront views, nothing gets much better than Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, which is part of the Signature Collection By Best Western.
The hotel is right in the heart of town, so when you can tear your eyes away from the beautiful view, then we’re also walking distance to the town centre, to popular attractions such as Bournemouth Oceanarium, BH2 Leisure Complex and Bournemouth International Centre – a hotspot for major conferences and exhibitions.
The property has 76 bedrooms including 16 family bedrooms, including 16 sea view bedrooms. The hotel also has 18 one- and two-bedroom timeshare apartments. Event rooms for wedding parties up to 200, with private gardens and terrace.
The Grill menu is bursting full of feel-good comfort foods, healthy and gluten-sensitive options
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling ca
