Commis Chef - Magic Table in London

Commis Chef Salary: £27,000 + Service Charge

The Opportunity 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Commis Chef to join our Park Hyatt London River Thames team. In this role, you will support the pastry team in delivering exceptional dessert and bakery offerings. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining Hyatt’s reputation as a leading hospitality company, while developing your skills and growing within a dynamic kitchen environment. 

As Commis Chef for Magic Table you will play an integral part in bringing our new immersive dining experience to life. Magic Table is an immersive 3D dining experience where each table is transformed into a captivating storyteller, guided by the guest’s personal choices. Making its London debut at the exclusive Tamisé, this one-of-a-kind event features world-renowned magicians Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass.  

The role surrounds food preparation and service, working under the guidance of senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in every dish. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in culinary arts within a luxury hotel setting. 

The working hours for this position are Wednesday to Sunday, 3pm to 10pm.

Key Responsibilities 

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients and executing dishes to the highest standards across multiple outlets. 

• Mise en Place: Ensure your station is well-stocked, organised, and ready for service, contributing to smooth kitchen operations. 

• Learning & Development: Actively engage in training, absorbing new techniques, and seeking feedback to improve your culinary skills. 

• Compliance & Hygiene: Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies. 

• Team Support: Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen porters, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen culture. 

• Equipment Care: Keep tools and workstations clean and well-maintained, supporting overall kitchen efficiency. 

Who We Are 

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues. 

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.