The Hotel
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global set of remarkable upper‑upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the fabric of the city it calls home. Lost Property is the seventh Curio Collection hotel opened in London.
Located on Ludgate Hill, just on the corner of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most iconic London landmarks, Lost Property hotel has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar called Found, a coffee house called Tattle, and a gym.
Our Found restauranthas been nominated for the World Culinary Awards in the Best New Restaurant category and shortlisted for the Best F&B Marketing Campaign at HMA, Hotel Marketing Awards. The hotel has also won Boutique Hotel of the Year in London title at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024.
What we offer
- Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
- Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C’s apply)
- Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service
- Impact Day, paid day to support your charity of choice
- Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
- Staff events and recognition schemes
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Season Travel Ticket Loan
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
- A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self
About the role
Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and importantly the food. Your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering high quality dishes will complete our guest’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting memories.
As a Commis Chef, you will undertake a high standard of food preparation work and basic cooking under the supervision of a Chef de Partie or section chef, rotating through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery.
Main duties
- Cook any foods as required on a daily basis, assuring that all orders are completed accurately and promptly, according to business requirements in the most professional, efficient and cost‑effective manner.
- Ensure that standards are maintained with regard to presentation of food items, in line with the business image.
- Prepare the mise‑en‑place for the shift, advising the Sous Chef/Head chef of any stock shortages or requirements.
- Conduct, record and monitor temperature level readings for all the fridges twice daily, as stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995, and Food Safety Act 1990. To maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen, fridges and freezers and adhere to safe storage procedures.
- Operate at all times within the legislative confines of the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
This is a great opportunity to learn and develop your culinary skills working for a large growing group –a company which values their staff, and encourages career progression through training and development. You’ll develop your knowledge every day, learning how each area of the kitchen works through training, shadowing, guidance and mentoring. Under supervision, you’ll prepare food and support the team to deliver the highest of standards and guest satisfaction.
About you
- A passion for food – creative, innovative, and a willingness to learn and develop.
- Reliable, hardworking, a team player and willing to learn.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- High standards of cleanliness and an understanding of health, safety and food safety regulations.
- A proactive and organised approached.
- The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience in a similar role / environment and be used to working with a variety of dishes. You will be eager to learn and develop through the support of your peers.
If you would like to join a people focused team in a unique hotel, we would like to hear from you!
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