Commis Chef

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We are currently embarking on a number of new exciting hotel restaurant concepts across our Bovey Castle, five red star resort. Having already began recruitment for our Smith’s Mediterranean Brasserie, we now look ahead to transforming our current 3 rosette offering for the launch of our high end Great Western Grill. This concept is an exciting change in recognising the ongoing customer demand for high quality, seasonal and refined ‘best loved dishes’ without the formality of fine dining. The new concept is akin to the grill style offering seen in London based acclaimed chef restaurants with a real focus on local produce and niche suppliers. Working as part of our Executive Chef, Mark Budd’s brigade, this role is perfect for an up-and-coming Chef, keen to gain further experience in a property with a focus on concept led dining, both fine dining and informal. What you’ll be doing? As Commis Chef, you will be supporting the senior chefs by preparing fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients for service in the fast pace of our busy kitchen, working alongside a first-class team of talented chefs, creating food that looks and tastes delicious. At Bovey it is all about our guests, and our team are 100% customer focused with a ‘can do’ attitude and sense of humour, alongside an eye for detail. What you’ll need? You won’t be expected to have exceptional food knowledge just yet, but it is crucial you have basic cookery skills, such as Professional Cookery Level 2 / Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard qualification; A passion for food and produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate; Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills. What’s in it for you? Eden Hotel Collection offers fantastic opportunities for anyone looking to progress their career within the hospitality industry. All of our employees receive an individual learning pathway with an opportunity to ‘Grow with Eden’ for professional and personal development, alongside being coached and mentored by some of the best in the industry. If progression isn’t your thing, that’s fine too, we would still be interested in finding out more about you. Salary is inclusive of circa £2,000 service charge per annum paid on a monthly basis. Perks of Eden: 31 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with service Stay & Dine – £50 BB per room 50% off food & 25% off drinks Spa & Shop – Discounted products and treatments Pride of Britain F&B and discounted stays Merlin Entertainment discount, including Warwick Castle, London Dungeon, Alton Towers and more Service charge/gratuities Recommend a friend and get £250 EHC recognition scheme with the opportunity to earn £50 rewards Employee of the Quarter £75 EHC Voucher reward What makes Bovey great?

Our Awards Award Winning 5AA Red Star Hotel Gold Award

Hotel of the Year, South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018/19 Bronze Award

Restaurant of the Year, South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018/19 Gold Award

Large Hotel of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19 Gold Award

Spa, Pampering & Wellbeing Experience of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19 Silver Award, Restaurant of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19 Bronze Award

Dog Friendly Business of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19 Large Hotel of the Year

English Riviera & South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2018/19 Fine Dining Experience

English Riviera & South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2018/19 Spa & Wellbeing

English Riviera & South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2018/19 Best Hotel in the West Country – Best Loved Hotels Awards 2018/19 Caterer People Awards 2019

Emerging Talent Initiative for Elan Spa Academy This is a great time to join a fantastic hotel and start your career with the Eden Hotel Collection. Live-in accommodation is available. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. This job was originally posted as