Job Ref: THW9791
Branch: Langdale Chase
Location: Langdale Chase, Windermere
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 45 hours per week
Posted date: 16/05/2026
Closing date: 08/07/2026
We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.
As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
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Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
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28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
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Health cash plan
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Generous employee discounts
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Apprenticeships available
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Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
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An engaging supportive work environment
Who are we looking for?
Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.
If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.
It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.
As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.
Your day to day as a Commis Chef;
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Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
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As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
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Adhering to food safety standards
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Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
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Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time
Langdale Chase is a 5 star hotel on the banks of Windermere. Recognised as the 2024 Countryside and North Hotel of the Year by the Sunday Times, Langdale chase reopened in November 2023 after a sympathetic refurbishment. Guests can enjoy relaxed luxury with luxurious bedrooms and lounges, a stunning panoramic restaurant and an attentive team on hand to help when needed. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Langdale Chase is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment, who is ready to deliver excellence in one of the Lake District most exciting and stunning hotels.
