Commis Chef ***luxury hotel***

What's in it for you?

£30,396.90 OTE per annum plus incredible perks and benefits!
Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service up to 36 days.
Delicious free meals on duty.
Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
Social and team building events.
Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.

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: The Rubens at the Palace

Employment Type: Full time, permanent

Working Pattern: 5 days working, 2 days off

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a stunning five-star property located in the heart of London’s Victoria and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. This wonderful hotel has been fully refurbished and features 161 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a range of Food and Beverage outlets including The English Grill Restaurant, The Curry Room Restaurant, The New York Bar, The Palace Lounge and Champagne Bar, as well as 9 well equipped function rooms.

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.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.