Commis Chef/Junior CDP

The Fox Hole; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Training from Head Chef

Supportive kitchen team

Variety in service & events

Clear pathways to Senior CDP

Staff meals

Job summary

The Fox Hole is a London-inspired bar and kitchen in The Rocks. We bring together British-inspired food, signature cocktails and a distinctive gin, whisky and wine collection in a venue full of character.

You’ll join our kitchen team full-time, work with our Head Chef, and contribute to private events and special dining experiences. Whether you’re strengthening your foundations or taking on more responsibility, we’ll tailor your role to your experience and help you grow.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation as a Commis Chef or readiness to step into Junior CDP.
• Commercial cookery qualifications or relevant training.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation knowledge.
• Good food safety habits and attention to detail.
• Reliability, teamwork and clear communication.
• Pride in your work and willingness to learn and take on more responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate dishes to our kitchen standards.
• Organise your mise en place and keep your section ready for service.
• Work closely with the kitchen team through busy services.
• Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe workspace.
• Help manage stock, minimise waste and rotate ingredients.
• Build your skills and contribute ideas to specials and menus.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Take on responsibility

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

The Fox Hole is looking for a solid Commis Chef or an emerging Junior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team full-time in The Rocks.

You'll work alongside our experienced Head Chef, preparing our British-inspired menu and contributing to private events and special dining experiences. Whether you're strengthening your foundations or ready to take more ownership of a section, we'll match your responsibilities to your experience and help you take the next step.

With the business having achieved 40% year-on-year growth, there are clear pathways to Senior CDP, Sous Chef and beyond as we continue to grow.

About the role

The Fox Hole is looking for a solid Commis Chef or an emerging Junior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team full-time in The Rocks.

You'll work alongside our experienced Head Chef, preparing our British-inspired menu and contributing to private events and special dining experiences. Whether you're strengthening your foundations or ready to take more ownership of a section, we'll match your responsibilities to your experience and help you take the next step.

With the business having achieved 40% year-on-year growth, there are clear pathways to Senior CDP, Sous Chef and beyond as we continue to grow.

What you'll do

• Prepare, cook and plate dishes to our kitchen standards

• Organise your mise en place and keep your section ready for service

• Work closely with the kitchen team through busy services

• Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe workspace

• Help manage stock, minimise waste and rotate ingredients

• Build your skills and contribute ideas to specials and menus

What we're looking for

• A solid foundation as a Commis Chef, or the readiness to step into a Junior CDP role

• Commercial cookery qualifications, relevant training or practical kitchen experience

• Sound knife skills and food preparation knowledge-strong knife skills are a definite plus

• Good food safety habits and attention to detail

• Reliability, teamwork and clear communication

• Pride in your work, a willingness to learn and an appetite for taking on more responsibility

About us

The Fox Hole is a London-inspired bar and kitchen in The Rocks. We bring together British-inspired food, signature cocktails and a distinctive gin, whisky and wine collection in a venue full of character.

Alongside our lunch and evening menus, we host private events and special dining experiences. We care about good food, warm hospitality and giving guests a reason to come back.

What we offer

• Full-time employment with consistent hours and scheduling

• Hands-on guidance and training from an experienced Head Chef

• A supportive kitchen team that values your contribution

• Variety across regular service, private events and special dining experiences

• Clear pathways to Senior CDP, Sous Chef and beyond as the business grows

• Staff meals