Commis Chef

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

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The Opportunity

Embark on Your Culinary Journey as Our Commis Chef!

Are you ready to kickstart your culinary career and hone your skills in a vibrant kitchen? Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary adventure, serving up a variety of delicious dishes to our delighted hotel guests.

What You'll Be Doing

• Hands-On Learning: Assist with food preparation and basic cooking under the expert guidance of our Chef de Parties.
• Rotate and Learn: Gain experience in different sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our seasoned senior chefs.
• Culinary Creativity: Our menu features modern British and European cuisine, with comforting classics and healthy options. You'll have the chance to showcase your new skills and knowledge, creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.
  
  

Why You'll Love This Role

• Grow Your Skills: Perfect your culinary techniques in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
• Be Part of a Team: Work alongside passionate chefs who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.
• Make an Impact: Your contributions will help create unforgettable meals that our guests will love.
• Endless Opportunities: With a passion for food and a desire to learn, the sky's the limit for your culinary career.
  
  

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• 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

Welcome to the Crowne Plaza® Manchester Airport hotel, a newly refurbished establishment. Conveniently located next to Terminals 1 and 3, and within easy reach of Terminal 2, just a short 6-minute walk away. The hotel is also minutes from the M56 motorway, with direct trains from the Airport train station at Terminal 2 taking just 20 minutes to reach central Manchester. Whether your stay is pre-departure or post-arrival, take advantage of our airport shuttle service connecting you to all terminals and the airport train station for smooth travels.

Within the hotel, enjoy our modern, contemporary, and vibrant open spaces, including an on-site restaurant serving a variety of British and international dishes to suit all tastes. Unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar or a revitalizing coffee from our Starbucks coffee corner. For the energetic, our 24-hour Fitness Centre is available. All 299 bedrooms have been fully refurbished to a high specification and are air-conditioned

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.