Commis Chef - 32hrs
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Position Overview & Specifications
Commis Chef
£10.10 per hour & Benefits
32 hours per week
HI Gloucester Cheltenham, Cheltenham GL4 3RX
THE ROLE
As ‘Commis Chef’ you’ll be behind the scenes, delivering on our mission!
You’ll be delivering attentive customer focused service, understand brand standards and enjoy working as part of a successful team.
You will have knowledge and experience in the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes and high standards when it comes to the maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Customer service
Preparation, cooking and presentation of outstanding food
Working as part of a great team
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and food safety
Available to work when the customer needs you
WHAT’LL MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT FOR US HERE AT VALOR
Any expert in the kitchen knows, a dish is only as good as it’s ingredients and at Valor, we’re on the lookout for someone to bring their own unique flavour. A Chef with a zest for life!
We’re on a mission to create memorable experiences for our guests, and the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach, right?
If life gives you lemons, do you make lemonade? If the heat is on, do you fire up the grill?
You see, we believe that a happy team means happy guests, so if you can provide service with a smile as well as dishes to die for, then you just might be the macaroni to our cheese!
Our team are the crème de la crème, the catch of the day, the icing on the cake. But could you be our missing ingredient?
If you have a passion for parfait, egg-cellent enthusiasm and are a fungi (or girl) then we’d love to hear from you.
WHY JOIN US?
Stays across the UK at employee rate (a HUGE discount!)
Discounted Friends and Family rates (that’ll make you really popular!)
50% off food and beverage in our hotels
A range of development and apprenticeship programmes
We’re committed to your development and progression with lots of promotion opportunities
You’ll get all meals on duty (because hard work is hungry work!)
Uniform provided
We’re big on all things reward and recognition and celebrate success throughout the year
Commitment to your health and well-being
Flexible working arrangements
Discounted use of leisure facilities
Refer a Friend incentives to influence your earning potential.
WHAT YOU’LL BECOME A PART OF
Valor Hospitality is a trusted, multiple award winning, and full service, international hospitality company operating in the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We are reimagining hospitality internationally, creating great ROI, driving commerciality with creativity and innovation. Recognised by owners, investors and developers as an innovative and trusted partner to drive revenue and increase profits.
Here in the UK we operate 35 properties across the brands of Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo and AC by Marriott Hotels, in various locations throughout the UK. The Company continues to have ambitious development and growth plans.
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Holiday Inn Gloucester – Cheltenham is the perfect leisure and business destination, at the edge of England’s beautiful green Cotswolds, less than an hour from Bristol and Birmingham airports. The hotel’s newly refurbished bar and restaurant guarantee a first-class, relaxed dining experience. Alternatively, guests can host meetings and events of all sizes in rooms which can accommodate up to 140 guests in style and sophistication. And with all the historic sights of Cheltenham and Gloucester a short drive away – including a Harry Potter filming location – there’s plenty to see and do to unwind.
Valor Hospitality Europe has established itself as a respected, successful and dynamic management company, known for having highly engaged people, delivering great levels of hospitality with commercial expertise second to none.
Please visit https://valorhospitality.com/ to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: £10.10 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester, GL4 3RX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commis Chef - 32hrs roles across Holiday Inn Gloucester Cheltenham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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