Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Westminster, known for its innovative Mediterranean cuisine, is seeking a skilled individual to join their team. The role involves working collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment, showcasing knife skills and attention to detail. Candidates should have experience, a passion for culinary arts, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and various wellness benefits including team events and health initiatives.

Benefits

50% off food and drink

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly team building events

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen required.
• Full-time availability required.

Responsibilities

• Support team during busy services creating a positive environment.
• Push culinary boundaries and learn new techniques.
• Deliver high-quality products with attention to detail.

Skills

Knife skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Versatility in kitchen sections

Attention to detail

Determination and commitment

Desire to learn new skills

Job description

Overview

What You’ll Get Up To:

• Support your team during busy services to create positive energy and a productive environment.
• Show versatility with your skills and experience working in all sections of professional kitchens.
• Ability to remain calm during pressurised services.
• Demonstrate experienced knife skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Show determination to deliver the best product and demonstrate commitment and passion on every shift to inspire those around you.
• Demonstrate a desire to push culinary boundaries and learn new skills and techniques to deliver new and unique dishes.

Why Permanently Unique?

Health & Happiness

• Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Access to management health care cash plan.
• Access to EAP scheme.

Progression

• Bespoke development journey's for all our team.
• Development academies to support the progression and development of our team.
• Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK.

Extras

• 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants.
• After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it.
• Employee of the month award.
• Monthly team building events.
• Annual celebration.

Experience

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: 4 days out of 7

Salary: £18.21 hourly

About Fenix Mayfair

Focusing on innovative plates inspired by Greek traditions and Mediterranean flavours. The Mayfair location will combine the striking interior design and high-quality cuisine Fenix is renowned for, with live cooking from a central charcoal.