Commis Chef
Warner Leisure Hotels
£12.71 per hour
Herefordshire, Holme Lacy, HR2 6LP
Full time, part time
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About Warner Leisure Hotels
Warner Leisure Hotels is a hotel operator. Their hotels are for adults only.
Job description from Warner Leisure Hotels
Pay Rates: Up to £12.71 per hour depending on age
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef to join us at Warner Hotels.
The benefits of working with us
- Live-in maybe available.
- Free use of gym and leisure facilities
- Free or 60% discounted food onsite
- Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
- A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
- 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the food preparation process, contributing to maintaining the kitchen and food safety standards. Understand basic food hygiene practices, in a team where you will be supported and developed.
What are we looking for?
- Enthusiastic candidates who want to develop a career in the kitchen.
- Have a thirst for knowledge and want to learn new skills.
- A genuine passion for food.
What skills do I need?
- Ability to work under supervision.
- Good communication skills
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: Warner.recruitment@warnerhotels.com
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Warner Leisure Hotels pay commis chefs enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Warner Leisure Hotels pay commis chefs market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for commis chefs to take sick leave at Warner Leisure Hotels?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do commis chefs at Warner Leisure Hotels get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do commis chefs at Warner Leisure Hotels recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are commis chefs given support to progress at Warner Leisure Hotels?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do commis chefs feel well informed about how Warner Leisure Hotels is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Warner Leisure Hotels employees say about their job
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Best thing
Team are nice and guests can be friendly
Worst thing
Work overtime that they rarely pay you for, never capacity for a break even if working 6+ hours, managers don’t help or understand capacity of work they are giving us.
Housekeeper at Warner Leisure Hotels, January 2025
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Best thing
The team I work with are phenomenal. Some of this team are skilled and talented and are such a great laugh
Worst thing
The worst part is working over festive periods when public transport isn’t available and also the helplessness to change anything. It’s so hard to get things done or changed that would benefit the team or indeed just my perspective on
Commis chef at Warner Leisure Hotels, December 2024
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