Job description
Commis Chef – Waterloo Hotel - Permanent Contract.
Snowdonia Hospitality & Leisure Limited
If you’re enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge, you could build a long and rewarding career starting with us as a Commis Chef. Working with fresh local produce delivered to the hotel daily.
The Commis Chef role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge whilst developing your craft.
Main Duties:
· Assisting other chefs in the food preparation process.
· Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes.
· Preparing vegetables, meats, fish and any other foods as guided by the team.
· Helping with deliveries, restocking and assisting with stock rotation.
· Cleaning stations and contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
. Running the larder or dessert sections during your shift
To secure the role of a Commis Chef you will preferably have the following:
· Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards.
· Minimum 6 months relevant experience.
· Awareness of manual handling techniques, COSHH and chemical safety.
· Experience of kitchen equipment.
· Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives.
· It would be desirable if you had the following - City & Guilds 706/1 Catering, NVQ Level 1 in Professional Cookery, however the opportunity to study towards this while you earn is possible
About Us:
We are an award-winning, family-owned hospitality business that has been operating in the heart of Eryri National Park for over 50 years. Our three hotels — the Waterloo Hotel, Royal Oak Hotel and Stables Lodge — are all located in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed.
Across our sites, we operate five restaurants & bars, outdoor dining and drinking areas, takeaway services, and a comprehensive spa, beauty, swimming, fitness and leisure facility. We also cater for weddings, private functions and corporate events.
With excellent facilities, well-appointed guest rooms, and locally sourced, seasonal produce served in individually designed settings, we are committed to culinary excellence, outstanding hospitality, and supporting our local community.
We are proud to have received numerous industry awards, including, 4 star AA and 3 Star Visit Wales ratings, Visit Wales 2025 Award finalists and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Above all, we are most proud of our people — whose dedication and passion have made us the success we are today.
What's in it for you?
- If you love dining out, you’ll enjoy the discounts we offer across our restaurants. 50% discount on food while you’re working and 20% discount when you’re off duty on site and at our sister hotel.
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Discounted gym, leisure, spa and beauty at our leisure club.
- Free On-site parking
- A permanent 30hour contract of employment.
- Competitive salary
- Xmas Eve, Xmas Day and Boxing Day 2026 Off
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Betws-y-coed LL24 0AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Would you be relying on public transport to commute for the role?
Or do you hold a full Driving Licence and have use of a car?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
