Commis Chef

**Job Identification:**
**Job Category:** Culinary
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Commis Chef to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Caf Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worlds most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltons flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.
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**A World of Rewards**
Competitive salary + service charge
Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
High street savings through Perks at Work
28 days holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
**Here's what you'll do during a typical day:**
As Commis Chef, you will support the culinary team in delivering exquisitely prepared dishes that reflect the hotels commitment to excellence. You will contribute to both guest satisfaction and operational success through precision, consistency, and professionalism.
Prepare and present dishes to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency in line with luxury brand expectations
Execute kitchen tasks efficiently while maintaining impeccable attention to detail
Support departmental financial objectives through effective food cost awareness and control
Assist and collaborate with the Kitchen brigade to ensure seamless service delivery
Prepare all mise en place for assigned sections and menus with accuracy and care
Maintain immaculate kitchen standards, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and strict adherence to crosscontamination procedures
Uphold company guidelines, culinary standards, and presentation requirements at all times
Foster strong working relationships across departments, offering assistance where required
Proactively report maintenance, hygiene, and safety concerns
Comply fully with hotel security policies, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation
Demonstrate awareness of departmental objectives and actively contribute to achieving team goals
Maintain full compliance with hygiene standards and food safety regulations
Operate with environmental awareness, supporting sustainable practices within the kitchen
**What are we looking for?**
A Commis Chef representing Hiltons luxury portfolio works with integrity, professionalism, and a guestfirst mindset. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes, skills, and qualifications:
Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef within a luxury or ultraluxury hospitality or serviceled environment is desirable.
NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent)
A positive, motivated, and professional attitude
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced, highexpectation environment
Proven ability to follow instructions and work as part of a disciplined culinary team
A strong desire to develop and progress within a luxury culinary career
Valid certification in basic food hygiene
Genuine passion for food, craftsmanship, and the culinary arts
Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or recognised apprenticeship
Experience multitasking while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
NVQ Level 2
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
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A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
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At Hilton, we dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
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