Commis Chef

Commis Chef

Department: Restaurant

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ibis Styles - Heathrow East

Compensation: £13.21 / hour


Description

As Commis Chef, you’re at the very heart of the kitchen – where your energy, focus, and hunger to learn keep everything moving. You’re not just assisting behind the scenes – you’re laying the foundations for every great service. From prepping fresh ingredients to supporting on the pass during the rush, you bring passion, precision, and pride to everything you do. 
 
You’ll play a central role in supporting the kitchen team across prep and service for all our food and beverage outlets – helping to create fantastic guest experiences from the ground up. Whether you’re dicing, plating, or restocking, your consistency and care make you an essential part of the brigade

What You Will Do In This Splendid Role:

Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to: 
  • Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and service across all outlets. 
  • Learning the ropes across different sections – from larder to hot pass – with full guidance and training. 
  • Helping to keep the kitchen well-stocked, organised, and running smoothly by assisting with deliveries and restocking. 
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with all health & safety regulations. 
  • Taking pride in even the smallest tasks – knowing that great service starts with solid foundations. 

What Makes You Splendid:

We live by our values – and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:  
  • Open – We’re proud to be a place where people can bring their whole selves to work.  
  • Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.  
  • Brilliant – Brilliance means going above and beyond and celebrating the impact we make together. 
  • Honest – You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing. 
Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we’ll give you the training and support to shine.  

Our Splendid Benefits:

When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
  • Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
  • Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
  • Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  • Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme - our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, fully insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
  • Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
  • Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
  • Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.
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