Brand; Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants:

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is all about heartfelt human connections. We are industry pioneers – having trailblazer the boutique concept in the USA in the 1980’s.

Our mission is to be the world’s most loved boutique hotel and restaurant company, and we know that achieving that starts with our employees. People who join the Kimpton family are passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our guests, colleagues, owners and communities. Our unscripted approach to luxury boutique hospitality and providing unique, personal experiences is the hallmark of our brand, and our colleagues are passionate, entrepreneurial individuals that bring this culture to life. Trust us – you’re going to love it at Kimpton as much as our guests do.

Working at Kimpton is not just about working. And it’s certainly not like working at other places. We value personality, individuality, creativity, doing right, continually improving, focus and passion.  Here, you can: 

Be Yourself 

Who you are is who we are so bring the real you! The best and ever-improving version of you. Bring your background, your personality, your individuality, your creativity. It’s those just-you qualities that make it more personal for you, and our guests.  

Lead Yourself 

We support you, and you support we. We trust you to give it your all, take initiative, do right when no one’s watching, find creative new ways to delight guests and co-workers. We trust you to learn, grow and continually improve at whatever you do. 

Make it Count 

As long as we’re here, why not make lives better? Yours and our guests. We care for both, and we pursue every chance we can to create a ridiculously personal experience (aka. A Kimpton Moment) every day. That focus and passion gives our work meaning. What you do matters. You matter.do. 

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, the Commis Chef assists with all food preparation and ensure the standards of quality for both Luke's Kitchen and the hotel outlets are met to the highest standards. They will develop their skills with the guidance of experienced professionals in both the kitchen and the business. You will be working in a variety of outlets ranging from our cocktail bars to our restaurant and ensure that the kitchen provides ridiculously personalised and fresh, appealing, nutritious foods to appeal to every of our guests.

Duties and Responsiblities:

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients and mise en place for various dishes.
• Measure, cut, and portion ingredients according to established recipes.
• Maintain high standards of ingredient quality and freshness.
• Cook and assemble dishes according to established guidelines and under the supervision of head chef.
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure the visual appeal of each dish.
• Contribute to the creation of visually appealing plates that meet Kimpton standards of spirit, style and delight.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a hygienic and organized kitchen.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment

Qualifications:

• Previous culinary experience in a commercial kitchen is recommended.
• Certificate in commercial cookery, you may be required to demonstrate your skill in a trial as part of the hiring process.