Commis Chef

Role: Commis Chef – Arcus at The Imperial 

Location: Bloomsbury, London  

40 hours (Fully Flexible 5 out of 7 days weekly rota)

About Us:  

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.  

About the Role:  

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen brigade. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their culinary skills while supporting the preparation and presentation of quality dishes. 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

• Assist with food preparation across all sections of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards.
• Support senior chefs during service and preparation.
• Learn recipes, techniques and presentation standards. 

Who You Are:  

• Some experience in a professional or commercial kitchen.
• Passionate about food and keen to learn.
• Reliable, adaptable and a good team player. 

What’s In It for You:  

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays) 
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study 
• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning 
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan 
• Workplace Pension 
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount 
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets 
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café 
• Employee funded Health Cash Plan 
• Local Bloomsbury discounts 
• Early Pay access 
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers 
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology 
• Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme  

Ready to Build Your Kitchen Career? 

If you’re eager to grow and develop in a professional kitchen, this could be the perfect next step!