Commis Chef

Eataly; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour contract

Overtime paid

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Career progression

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Eataly London is seeking a Commis Chef to join a large, professional kitchen team. You’ll support senior chefs in the preparation, production and serving of high-quality dishes across multiple sections, with a focus on learning Italian cooking and working with fresh ingredients.

This 40-hour-per-week permanent role includes shifts between 8am and 11pm, with overtime paid and a competitive earnings package including service charge. Fluency in English and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a chef in a professional kitchen.
• Fresh pasta making skills is an advantage.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and understanding of basic Italian sauces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, production and serving across sections.
• Support senior chefs and maintain high-quality dishes.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh ingredients.

Skills

Fluent English

Knife skills

Fresh pasta making

Italian cuisine knowledge

Job description

Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN.

Earnings: £12.71 + service charge up to (£14.50 per hour)

Location: London, EC2M 3YD

Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, shifts falling between 8am and 11pm

As a Commis Chef, you’ll be part of a large, professional team of chefs. You’ll support the senior teams in the preparation, production and serving of our high-quality dishes and products across a range of sections. This is the perfect role for someone with limited experience and looking to learn more about Italian food preparation and working with high-quality fresh ingredients.

• At least 1 year experience working as a chef in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Fresh pasta making skills is an advantage.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and an understanding of basic Italian sauces preparations.
• Strong knives skills.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine is beneficial.
• Availability to work flexibly across a rota that will cover mornings, evenings, and weekends with shifts falling between 8am and 11pm.
• Fluent in English.
• Right to work in the UK.

• 40-hour contract. Overtime is paid
• Tronc Scheme
• 20% employee in-store discount across retail, bars, and restaurants
• 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (up to 36 days)
• Free healthy and varied staff meals options
• Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores
• Apprenticeships launching soon
• From Mental Health First Aid to Health & Safety Level 3, we’ll support your growth
• "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person
• WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Tronc Scheme
• Access to the Eataly benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs
• Save money on your groceries with discounts and cashbacks at Morrisons, Tesco, and more
• Access to local MyBroadgate discounts
• Stay active and enjoy up to 40% corporate discounts on all major gym groups and studios
• Up to 52% off on cinema tickets across the UK
• Cycle to work scheme
• No-interest technology loans
• Exclusive travel discounts and cashbacks with TUI, Expedia, and more!