Commis Chef

Part‑Time | Fixed‑Term Contract until Mid‑September 2026

25 hours per week

Up to £15ph including tronc

Are you passionate about fresh ingredients, great flavours, and growing your culinary skills in a professional kitchen? Join us at Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge for our dedicated Commis Chef Recruitment Day on Thursday 26th February 2026.

This is your chance to meet our chefs, explore the kitchen, and interview on the day.

If selected for an interview, you’ll be able to book a time slot that works for you—because we believe recruitment should be as flexible as our roles.

As a Commis Chef, you’ll play a vital part in delivering exceptional dishes to our guests. You will support the wider kitchen team with preparation, cooking, stock management and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills in a high‑quality, fast‑paced environment.

We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering varied and flexible shift patterns. We’ll discuss your availability and contract in more detail during your interview.

• Part‑time 25‑hour fixed‑term contract until mid‑September 2026
• Work with high‑quality ingredients and a respected brand
• Learn from an experienced, passionate kitchen team
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• A supportive environment where you can grow your culinary career
• A role that could be your next step towards Chef de Partie and beyond

Experience is welcome, but not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and passion for food. We’ll help develop your skills every step of the way.

At Hotel du Vin, we take pride in creating dishes and experiences our guests will always remember. If you're ready to learn, gain hands‑on experience, and work with a talented team, we’d love to meet you at our Recruitment Day.

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.