About the Role
As a Commis Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting the culinary team with the daily preparation and production of high-quality dishes across a variety of outlets. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, luxury environment while developing your culinary skills under the guidance of experienced chefs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes in accordance with Four Seasons standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, including HACCP and COSHH protocols.
- Support senior chefs in mise en place and service during busy meal periods.
- Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served.
- Participate in stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
- A passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients and a desire to learn and grow in the culinary field.
- Basic knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices.
- Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2 or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2 or equivalent) preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- £36,500 package which includes hotel service charge, and salary
Benefits
- Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world based on years of service
- Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day
- Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year!
- Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
- Free Life Insurance
- Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available
- Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
- Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
- Free uniform dry cleaning available
- Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year.
- Access to Wagestream– a salary advance benefit
- Employee Recognition Programmes
About the Company
- Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
- Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
- We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
- At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
- Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.
- It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
- Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present.
- As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history.
- This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Cooper's Cut (Modern Steakhouse), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar)
- Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
