Zeal Commis Chef

£12.50 Per Hour, 40 hours per week

We are seeking a talented and experienced Commis Chef, someone who thrives in the heat of the kitchen?

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, is situated at the entrance of Exeter Science Park, home to the South West’s leading science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine businesses. This premium 4-star hotel offers 142 stylish bedrooms, a restaurant and bar showcasing local produce, a mini gym, gardens and versatile meeting space. The hotel is 100% electric and has a car park with 12 EV charging points.

Sustainability is a key part of our hotel’s ethos. All our team are certified as ‘Carbon Literate’, and you should be eager to participate in Carbon Awareness training. We expect our team members to understand the impact of their actions on our environment, and actively contribute to reducing emissions as well as suggesting ideas of their own. They will be required to uphold a commitment to carbon reduction, bringing our sustainability journey to life for themselves and our guests.

As our newest Commis Chef, we're seeking someone with a passion for constantly delivering the brand standards in a kitchen environment.

As a Commis Chef, you will be required to work in a clean and efficient manner, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure without losing your cool.

You'll work closely with our kitchen team to deliver an unforgettable dining experience, leaving our guests yearning for more.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.