Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, UK
Salary: £12.95 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Hotel Type: Fresh Food, Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Are you a passionate and ambitious Commis Chef looking to grow your career in a high-quality kitchen? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hotel in Bridgwater, Somerset, with a fine dining restaurant that focuses on fresh, seasonal produce. You'll work within a professional, supportive brigade where your development is truly encouraged.
About Us:
We are a respected hotel in Bridgwater offering a refined dining experience using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. With covers ranging between 50 and 70 per service, we take pride in delivering elegant, well-executed dishes to our guests. The kitchen has a strong record of promoting from within—our current Sous Chef started as a Commis here and has grown through the ranks.
What We Offer:
● Competitive Pay: £12.95 per hour
● Hours: 40 hours per week
● Shift Patterns: 1:30pm–9:30pm or 2:00pm–10:00pm
● Rota: One weekend off every four
● Progression: Clear opportunities for development and promotion within the team
Career Growth:
This is the perfect role for a Commis Chef with around 6 months of kitchen experience who is eager to grow in a fresh food, fine dining setting. You'll learn from experienced chefs and be given the chance to advance within a stable and respected hotel kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
● Support in the preparation and service of high-quality, fresh dishes
● Maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen sections
● Uphold all food hygiene and safety standards
● Assist with stock rotation and general mise en place
● Work efficiently as part of a close-knit, professional team
Requirements:
● Minimum 6 months experience in a professional kitchen (fresh food preferred)
● Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to quality
● Good communication and teamworking skills
● Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings
● Right to work in the UK
How to Apply for Commis Chef Job:
If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary journey and want to be part of a hotel team that values quality, development, and fresh food, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join us as our next Commis Chef in Bridgwater, Somerset.