Commis Chef

Artfarm; Braemar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Artfarm is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join their team at Gordon’s Tearoom in Braemar. This role offers a chance to work in a vibrant environment with opportunities for career development, 30 days holiday, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday - pro-rata

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free food and drinks whilst on shift

Generous Artfarm-wide discounts

Amazing sports and social events

Life Assurance

Health benefits with health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience from within a similar hospitality environment is an advantage.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mis-en-place and cooking of dishes.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and presentability.
• Complete setup and cleaning tasks as per procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Job description

To support Diana, our Chef Café Manager and her team, we are recruiting a Commis Chef at Gordon’s Tearoom.

Located in the heart of Braemar, Gordon’s Tearoom is one of the oldest establishments in the village serving delicious home-cooked meals, snacks, teas and coffees. The Tearoom is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. allowing for fixed days off and guaranteed shifts. Also, we are introducing themed evenings on a Friday and Saturday, for dine-in or take away, with last orders at 8 p.m.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a similar level experience and a passion for excellent service and a desire to develop your skills.

As a Commis Chef, you will support the team by:

• Assisting with mis-en-place and the cooking of dishes.
• Washing dishes.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and restaurant are clean and presentable.
• Completing tasks include set-up, cleaning and cashing up as per operational procedures.
  
  

You’ll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for fresh food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.

Expectations

Our Successful Commis Chef Will Have

• Proven experience from within a similar hospitality environment is an advantage.
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.
• An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH.
• The right to work in the UK - we are unable to secure work visas for this role.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days holiday - pro-rata
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Free food and drinks whilst on shift
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles and Menorca!
• Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees
• Life Assurance
• Health benefits including a health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals
  
  

About Artfarm

Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurants in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.

Want to join the family? Apply today!