Commis Chef

NOPI; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London restaurant is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. The role involves supporting high-quality dish preparation, maintaining communication with colleagues, and upholding hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about innovative cuisine and eager to learn. Opportunities for training and career progression are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Chef’s uniform provided

English language training

Health benefits package

28 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Aspiring chef with a dedication to learning.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to follow guidance from senior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support your section in preparing high-quality dishes.
• Maintain communication across kitchen teams.
• Learn new skills under senior chefs' guidance.

Skills

Passion for innovative cuisine

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you an aspiring chef with a passion for innovative cuisine and a desire to learn from the best? NOPI is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team.

Located in the heart of Soho, NOPI is one of Ottolenghi’s flagship restaurants, known for bold flavours, creative dishes, and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support your section and the wider kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Be generous, kind and dedicated — treating colleagues with the same respect as our guests.
• Maintain strong communication across both BOH and FOH teams.
• Learn and develop new skills under the guidance of senior chefs, gaining hands-on experience with Ottolenghi’s seasonal and creative style.
• Uphold food hygiene and health & safety regulations, keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and well organised.

Benefits

• A competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication.
• Chef’s uniform provided.
• English language training (Basic, Intermediate, and Business Levels).
• Enhanced parental pay (maternity, adoption, surrogacy, primary caregiver, and paternity) after 2 years’ service.
• Health benefits package.
• 28 days’ holiday and pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training and development plan with clear pathways for progression.
• “Refer a Friend” scheme (£500 each).
• Monthly cooking demos plus food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen.
• Opportunities to develop your career within a supportive, creative, and inspiring environment.

If you’re a passionate and curious chef looking to grow your skills and build a career in one of London’s most exciting kitchens, we’d love to hear from you. Many of life’s best moments happen around the table, and at NOPI, we create them every day.