Commis Chef

Food Type:
Fine dining and modern brasserie

Accommodation:
Accommodation is available

Start Date:

April 2025

Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) is owned by Classic Lodges. We have 73 luxury bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite ‘overlooking nothing but the lake’.

We have a friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board. We are currently recruiting for the position of Commis Chef.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high‑performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well‑equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Executive Chef.

Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It’s a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multitask. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn’t matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three‑course meal, we want to ensure they have a high‑quality experience and want to return.

• Experience with all fresh food
• Rosette standard desired
• Right attitude and desire to learn
• Passion for food

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• Involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time

• Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked)
• Extra Holiday Days for each year’s service (max 33 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action
• Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night)
• Discounted F&B – Food 35% & Beverage 50% – when eating when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel
• Free meals on duty
• Access to training course and apprenticeships
• Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards
• Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5+ years service)
• Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate
• Free transport from Furness area or free car parking
• Local staff accommodation available on a short‑term basis

Hourly rate – £11.44 per hour