Commis ChefThe Imperial Exmouth Hotel Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SW

Who are we?

Coast & Country Hotel Collection is a family of 37 hotels in the UK, operated by Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group.

Join our exceptional team

We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and have a great opportunity for a Commis Chef.

As a Commis Chef you will support the Head Chef In the efficient and effective running of the kitchen. You will ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• To contribute to the best of your ability to the production of food items.
• To ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion and to the appropriate agreed standard.
• To be familiar with the menu of the day and know your responsibilities in accordance with the menu.
• To ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• To ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• To avoid unnecessary wastage by observing proper control methods
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order and report any maintenance issues
• To participate in training and want to be the best you can be in your role- there is a huge amount of training available to you if you want to build a career.

Requirements of the role:

• Be Flexible – to enjoy working different shift patterns and seeing the operation on different days of the week including the weekends.
• Be standards and detail driven to meet the menu specifications
• Be aware of hygiene and cleanliness standards and assist in meeting these.
• Be a team player- interact and communicate with the kitchen and restaurant team and sometimes guests if you are front of house.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on-going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Instant access to Perkbox;  giving you 24/7 access to more than 250 perks, including free drinks, cinema tickets, shopping discounts, online GP appointments, fitness classes, learning courses and much more
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family across all UK Bespoke Hotels
• Food and Beverage discounts at all our hotels
• On-going incentives and rewards
• Opportunities to move between hotels and grow with the group
• Meals on duty

More about us:

Coast & Country Hotel Collection is unpretentious and welcoming, our locations are by the sea, in the heart of the country, in pretty villages and in vibrant towns.  The brand reflects the best of British – fun, interesting, historic locations; simple, comfortable facilities; warm and friendly hospitality; fun and happy times. And our people embody these brand values.