Commis Chef

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Brighton is seeking a Commis Chef to join their skilled kitchen team. This role offers the chance to develop your culinary skills under the guidance of a talented Head Chef while delivering high-quality dining experiences to guests. Ideal candidates should be passionate about food, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in their culinary career. The position includes competitive salary, employee benefits, and robust training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients.
• A flair for cooking is essential.
• Commitment to achieving the very best.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies.
• Preparation and presentation of food for service.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Assisting the kitchen team as necessary.
• Continuing development by picking up new skills.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Your day to day as a Commis Chef;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time