Commis Chef

Company: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant
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Location: Dorchester
Job Description:

Commis Chef *luxury hotel

What’s in it for you from day one:

  • £31,500 OTE per annum, plus other exciting perks and benefits!
  • Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
  • Nutritious free meals on duty.
  • Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
  • Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
  • Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
  • Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
  • Complimentary quality uniform and dry‑cleaning services.

What’s in it for you later:

  • Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel‑based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
  • Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
  • Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
  • £800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
  • Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
  • Cross‑departmental training available within your property, because we know you’re a curious individual.
  • 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
  • Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva, and South Africa!

We are looking for a Commis Chef. This is a full‑time role and will be reporting into the Executive and Head Chef. We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, eager to learn, and motivated to grow within a luxury hotel kitchen setting, while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and kitchen hygiene.

Location: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Employment Type: Full time

Working Pattern: Combination of straight and split shifts

Key Responsibilities of a Commis Chef:

  • Assisting in the preparation and production of menus
  • Preparing all dishes to the required standard and specification
  • Maintaining high health and safety standards
  • Being responsible for securing the kitchen when on late duty
  • Ensuring that sections are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times

What are we looking for?

  • Experience as a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen.
  • A genuine passion for cooking and a keen interest in culinary development.
  • Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
  • A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent teamwork skills.
  • A desire to learn and progress within a luxury hospitality setting.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026