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Commis Chef - Aloft London Excel
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Typical requirements include basic culinary knowledge, food safety awareness, good hygiene standards and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Previous kitchen experience or a relevant catering qualification is helpful, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, communicate well with chefs and colleagues, maintain consistent quality and follow Marriott and hotel health, safety and sanitation procedures. Flexibility is important, as the role may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Aloft by Marriott London Excel
Aloft London Excel is a contemporary hotel located beside ExCeL London in the Royal Docks, with convenient access to London City Airport and the wider capital. It operates under the Aloft brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Aloft hotels are designed for modern, socially minded travellers, combining stylish rooms, informal dining, lively public spaces, music and technology-focused service. The hotel serves leisure guests, business travellers and visitors attending exhibitions and events at ExCeL. Employees generally work within Marriott's international service culture, with opportunities to develop hospitality, culinary and supervisory skills. The property offers a varied working environment, particularly during major conferences, exhibitions and events in East London.