Commis Chef

Preston Leyland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you starting your culinary adventure and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills? Join our team and be part of a dynamic kitchen that serves a variety of delicious food offerings to our hotel guests.

As our Commis Chef, you will assist with food preparation work and basic cooking under the guidance of our Chef de Parties. You will rotate through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our experienced senior chefs.

Our menu features a combination of modern British and European cuisine, with plenty of feel-good comfort foods and healthy options. You will have the chance to showcase your new culinary skills and knowledge, creating memorable guest experiences.

If you have a passion for food and are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
  • Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Eye care
  • Free legal & money advice
  • Counseling sessions
  • Hospital & death benefit plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
  • Recipe ideas
  • Advice on keeping active and healthy living
  • Wellbeing podcasts and tv
  • Breathing exercises
  • 24/7 advice and support line
  • Team reward & recognition
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a hotel setting would be desirable.
  • A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential as you will be part of our chef academy

Hotel

Our Preston Leyland Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western is positioned a minute from the M6 motorway J28 and just 30 minutes from Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, and the southern edge of the Lake District. Three airports are within close distance to the property, which makes the Preston Hotel an attractive location for delegates traveling across the UK.

Total of 93 bedrooms, 13 conference and meeting rooms. The site also has strong links to Leyland Trucks and have one of the first engines built-in 1938 named “Nora” parked in the front garden

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.