Legacy, the three-rosette fine dining restaurant at The Grand, York, is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen brigade. Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner service, alongside occasional exclusive lunch events, Legacy is driven by seasonality, precision, and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a high-end kitchen, working alongside an experienced team dedicated to excellence. You will support senior chefs in delivering exceptional dishes while learning advanced techniques, premium ingredients, and refined plating styles. If you have a passion for food, strong attention to detail, and the ambition to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Our kitchen team is at the heart of delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Commis Chef, you'll support our talented kitchen brigade in creating outstanding dishes while developing your skills in a fine dining environment. Here's what you'll be doing:
- Assisting senior chefs with the preparation and service of refined, seasonal dishes, ensuring every plate meets our high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
- Preparing ingredients and maintaining exceptional mise en place while gaining hands on experience across the kitchen under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Supporting seamless service by working collaboratively with the kitchen brigade and contributing to an exceptional dining experience.
- Receiving, checking, storing and rotating stock correctly, helping to minimise waste while ensuring the kitchen remains organised, efficient and fully prepared for service.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene in line with HACCP procedures, taking pride in every detail of your work and workstation.
We live by our values – and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:
- Open – We’re proud to be a place where people can bring their whole selves to work.
- Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.
- Brilliant – Brilliance means going above and beyond and celebrating the impact we make together.
- Honest – You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing.
Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we’ll give you the training and support to shine.
When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
- Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
- Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
- Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme - our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, fully insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
- Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
- Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
- Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.
Built in 1906 as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, The Grand, York is a striking example of early 20th-century architecture. Designed by William Bell and Horace Field, the building showcases elegant marble interiors, oak-panelled rooms, and the majestic Grand Boardroom.
A cherished landmark in the heart of Yorkshire, The Grand was lovingly restored to its original splendour in 2010. Today, it stands as an award-winning five-star hotel, welcoming guests with the warmth, charm, and character of true Yorkshire hospitality.
