- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Connaught
The Connaught is a Maybourne hotel on Carlos Place in London’s Mayfair. Its hospitality combines traditional interiors and contemporary art with restaurants, bars and an Aman Spa. Careers span accommodation, food and beverage, culinary work and hotel support departments. The hotel’s service is built around discretion and individual guest care, supported by coordination between front-of-house and operational teams.
The Commis Chef supports food preparation and service in The Connaught Jean Georges Kitchen, maintaining kitchen standards and preparing dishes with quality ingredients. This is a permanent, full-time day-shift role requiring 40 hours per week; applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence during recruitment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the kitchen team with food preparation and service while maintaining the highest standards.
- Keep designated kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy to required standards.
- Prepare exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients.
- Organise and prioritise work to ensure the smooth running of the assigned section.
- Share knowledge and support the kitchen brigade.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and a strong focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service in a high-profile kitchen.
- Previous experience at a similar level, with proven skills in a quality hotel and/or restaurant team.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience at a similar level in a quality hotel and/or restaurant team, and previous experience in luxury hospitality.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary access to an all-day dining staff restaurant; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days per year; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support and physical activity; 24-hour confidential assistance helpline; on- and off-site Occupational Health support; life assurance through a Death in Service scheme; eye-care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); flu vaccination vouchers (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); Cycle to Work Scheme; an extra paid day of leave for birthdays; instant recognition and awards; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards with prizes; internal progression and cross-property moves; ‘Introduce a Star’ referral rewards of up to £1,500 (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season-ticket travel loans; a pension scheme (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); Smart Tech Benefit, allowing employees to buy electrical goods through monthly repayments; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for employees and their families; a hosted Guest Experience Stay (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); 50% off food and beverage across restaurants and bars (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); invitations to colleague events throughout the year; gifts for weddings, new arrivals and retirements.
Culture
The Connaught’s recruitment materials emphasize attention to detail, teamwork and a personal approach to service. Its hotel departments work together to support each guest’s stay.
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