Commis Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Old Hall Ely is a superb country retreat within a mile of the heart of historic Ely in Cambridgeshire. This recently renovated Jacobean manor house, with stunning views over lakes to Ely Cathedral, offers all that is best in English Country House hospitality. From sumptuous Bed & Breakfast accommodation, real food inspired by tradition, to rooms to hire for Private Events, Conferences and Weddings.
We are looking for Chefs who has a passion for delivering perfectly executed dishes, have a good knowledge and interest in food and produce and are capable of delivering dishes to the highest standard. You’ll be working as part of a strong team so there will be plenty of room to broaden your knowledge in and around the kitchen trade.
We are keen to find passionate chefs to join our fun and hardworking team and help us to continue to grow.
Main Responsibilities:
- Take care, of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef/ Sous Chef to meet the standard and the quality of food.
- Follow the instructions and recommendations from the Head Chef/Sous Chef to complete the daily tasks.
- Ensure that the highest of standards of food quality, service and cleanliness are achieved.
- Ensure that production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality.
- Must have ability to follow instruction and work on your own initiative
- Must have confidence in running a section, and excellent attention to detail
- Must maintain the highest standards of hygiene and work to the EHO guidelines
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commis Chef roles across The Old Hall Ely'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 General.
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 £22,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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