Commis Chef

Futures Recruitment Services; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium culinary organization in Chichester is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their award-winning kitchen team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with dish preparation and maintaining kitchen organization. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about food, possess strong attention to detail, and enjoy working in a team. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Free event tickets

Access to health club facilities

Discounts across estate products

Chef whites and staff meals

Health cash plan

Group Performance Share scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Basic kitchen experience and knife skills (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes.
• Ensure mise en place is completed and kitchen sections are kept organized.
• Monitor food stocks and minimize wastage.

Skills

Passion for food

Can-do attitude

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Commis Chef
Salary: £25,604.80 per annum + excellent benefits and significant gratuity
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (worked 5 out of 7 days, including evenings and weekends)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen team at our award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a unique and inspiring setting.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working across the Estate, united by a shared ambition to deliver exceptional food experiences. Our menus change with the seasons, highlighting the very best organic farm produce and rare breed meats, milk, and cheese – all crafted with care and creativity.

With training and development opportunities available, this role is ideal for someone looking to grow and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes
• Ensure mise en place is completed and kitchen sections are kept organized
• Monitor food stocks and minimize wastage
• Follow hygiene and cleaning schedules
• Accept and store deliveries
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments during busy periods

What you will bring

• Genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional dining experiences
• Can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Basic kitchen experience and knife skills (advantageous but not essential)
• Team spirit, sense of fun, and focus on quality and consistency
• Ideally, experience in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant or a drive to work towards it
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work

What you will get

• Free event tickets to motorsport and horseracing events
• Access to health club facilities, including gym, pool, and sauna (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across estate products and experiences
• Chef whites and staff meals provided while on shift
• Health cash plan and comprehensive wellbeing package
• Entry to the Group Performance Share scheme

This role is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary.