Commis Chef

Gaucho Covent Garden; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A London restaurant is looking for an experienced Commis Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen, a passion for food, and a desire to grow within the culinary field. Responsibilities include understanding cookery standards, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to the team spirit. This role offers opportunities for development and career progression. Compensation to be discussed.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all Gauchos

Qualification opportunities through Apprenticeship Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Enjoy working closely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand the brand and cookery.
• Service food to assigned task standards.
• Perform mise en place to high standards.
• Maintain presentation & cooking standards with guidance.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of kitchen equipment.
• Carry out cleaning duties as instructed.
• Contribute to team building and welfare.
• Maximize kitchen yield related to gross profit.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen

Passion for food and cooking

Teamwork

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an experienced Commis Chef to work in one of our London restaurants! You will need to have experience working in a fast paced, busy kitchen, and be keen to grow within the kitchen. Our Commis Chef will be passionate about food and hospitality, and will be able to deliver high quality dishes according to a spec. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Gaucho kitchen where you will have opportunity to develop and grow.

Training and benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all Gauchos.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discount platform.
• Career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities of the Commis Chef

• Basic understanding of the brand and the cookery.
• Service of food to assigned task standards.
• To ensure the mise en place is performed to the high standard required at all times.
• To sustain high presentation & correct positioning and cooking of food at all times with guidance from senior chefs.
• To maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and upkeep of equipment.
• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• To contribute to the building of the team and efficient team spirit and an active interest in employee’s welfare, safety and development.
• To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage.

Requirements for Gaucho Commis Chef

• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Have a genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Enjoy working closely in a team.

Compensation: To be discussed