Commis Chef (30 hours)

Hotel Indigo Torquay is looking for Commis Chef’s to join our growing team and bring the Hotel Indigo values to life!

Hotel Indigo Torquay brings a vibrant new addition to this idyllic coastal town. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, the hotel offers guests breathtaking views of Tor Bay and easy access to some of Torquay’s most iconic beaches and walking trails, where nature can be truly appreciated. Close to local attractions, including the historic Torre Abbey and the lively harbour, guests can also indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene featuring fresh seafood and artisanal delights. Hotel Indigo provides a unique and memorable experience, offering a tonic for the body, imagination, and soul, while capturing the spirit of this historic English seaside destination.

We are looking for someone who can work 30 hours per week. Please note, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract commencing in April.

As a Commis Chef (30 hours per week), you can expect to carry out the following duties…

• Preparing and presenting elements of our dishes (you will be creating excellent culinary and visual experiences for our guests) – experience working as a Commis Chef or Prep Chef within a similar environment is essential for this role!

Ensuring our Kitchen environment is safe and organised (you will work with our Team of chefs to ensure a safe environment for everyone) - working towards or already gained qualifications within a culinary course is beneficial!

Working within a Team (you will be working closely with all levels of Chefs and expected to help each other out when needed) – clear communication and being a team player is the type of person we are looking for!

Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike. Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you. By taking a confident step in your career and joining us, you can expect to receive….

• Financial security - £13.50 per hour, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Plus Tronc paid monthly. Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.

Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.

Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.