Commis Chef

Description:

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Commis Chef to join the team at The Metropole Hotel, Torquay.

Commis Chef working hours:

As a Commis Chef you will work 30 - 40 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with Live In accommodation available, with an hourly rate of £13.10 – Regardless of age!

Being a Commis Chef:

As a Commis Chef you will assist with all aspects of the kitchen operation from the preparation, cooking and serving of the food to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times including stock rotation, labelling and cleaning of equipment as required. You will work closely with the Head and Second Chefs; making this an ideal opportunity for any candidates looking to progress their career in the kitchen. This is a real team effort.

We are an employee-owned company, what does that mean? 

Bi-annual tax free dividend due to our employee owned status (over £1,000 last full year)

Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development

Job Security – our employee owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company

Support and continuous development opportunities

Competitive occupational sick pay scheme

Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays

Employee assistance programme - Health Assured 

Length of service rewards

Free employee meals whilst on duty

Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards

Reward and engagement programs 

Our ideal candidate:

Essential Skills:

Experience in a similar role-passionate and enthusiastic individual who enjoys the art of cookery

Strong communication skills

Understanding of all aspects related to food safety regulations

Ability to learn new skills quickly

Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail

Positive can-do attitude and being a team player

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry

Passion for the industry

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £60 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee owned Travel Company and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels, Alfa Travel, which includes Alfa Scotland.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of 2,050 rooms and achieve strong all year round occupancies due to our sister brand Alfa Travel, Alfa Scotland plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers. We also cater for Self Drive guests and direct hotel bookings.

As an employee owned business with over 900 employee partners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high quality service to our customers.

If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Commis Chef role click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you