Voted ‘Best UK Business Hotel' at the Conde Nast Reader's Travel Awards 2008 -  Jumeirah Carlton Tower is situated in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge and located within walking distance from the prestigious Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores, and luxury designer boutiques lining Sloane Street.

Synonymous with sophistication and luxury, Jumeirah Carlton Tower overlooks the private gardens of Cadogan Place with spectacular views over London's skyline. The Jumeirah Carlton Tower offers 220 rooms, including 60 Suites and one Presidential Suite.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower has 9 stunning private dining and meeting rooms designed for a wide range of functions from cocktails parties to dinners, conferences, wedding receptions and marriage ceremonies. The hotels exclusive rooms are both versatile and elegant and promise an immaculate reception whatever the occasion. The Ball Room can accommodate up to 400 people for a sit-down dinner or up to 700 for a cocktail reception.   The Garden Rooms can accommodate up to 200 people.

The successful Fixed Term Second Commis Chef will report to the Executive Chef, prepping and cooking food to a very high standard for Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel.

As a Second Commis Chef your role will involve the preparation of mis en place and help in the day to day running of the kitchen.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a quality kitchen environment and develop their skills whilst working to the five-star standards required. The successful Fixed Term Second Commis chef will have a passion for food and a desire to deliver the highest quality cuisine.

The role is offered on a fixed term basis to commence immediately and finish 31st December 2009.

The successful Fixed Term Second Commis Chef will:

• be passionate about hospitality and food and beverage
• be dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service and continuous improvement
• enjoy being part of a team
• demonstrate a very good command of the English language
• have a positive attitude
• be well presented
• be flexible and eager to learn!

The ideal candidate will already have attained an NVQ in Food Preparation or equivalent, or be planning to undertake a qualification. Basic cooking skills such as NVQ or equivalent.

Benefits for the successful Fixed Term Second Commis Chef include:

• meals on duty
• uniform and dry cleaning
• 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays pro rata
• company reward and recognition schemes
• dental cover
• excellent training and development opportunities

An attractive salary of £14,247 pro rata is offered.