Commis Chef

Quo Vadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Off all Food & Drink across all H˚

28 days paid holidays (plus increasing

Private events with the team

Company trips to meet suppliers

Wagestream wage access

Babbel language courses

Volunteer day

Cycle to Work

Hospitality Action wellbeing support

CODE membership discounts

Job summary

Quo Vadis Members Club & Restaurant in Soho, London, invites applications for a Commis Chef. You will work in a historic kitchen renowned for Modern British cuisine, running sections and honing knife skills under experienced chefs.

The role requires at least one year in a high-quality restaurant, a passion for seasonal ingredients, a strong team ethos, and good English. Quo Vadis offers rewarding pay, career development, and perks across the Harts Group.

Qualifications

• One year experience of a high quality Restaurant kitchen in a similar role.
• Run sections and have good knife skills.
• Passionate about Modern British Cuisine and seasonality.
• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of ingredients, allergens and adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards.
• Positive and kind attitude in the kitchen.
• Good command of English language.
• Strong team ethic, always showing respect for your colleagues.

Skills

Good command of English language

Knife skills

Strong team ethic

Job description

Commis Chef | Quo Vadis Members Club & Restaurant | Soho, London

Quo Vadis is a historic Restaurant and Private Members Club in London with a colourful past and a timeless allure. Formerly a home to Karl Marx, Quo Vadis is something of a Soho institution, attracting an eclectic crowd who are drawn to the good things in life.
The critically acclaimed restaurants serve seasonal, Modern British Cuisine, with a monthly menu conjured up by renowned MBE awarded Chef Jeremy Lee and his culinary team.
With an exuberant private members’ club upstairs, Quo Vadis also boasts three handsome private dining rooms, both beautifully appointed and very well attended to.
Jeremy is inspired by his boundless passion for the finest regional ingredients from Britain and further. His food is as bold and generous as his personality.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Commis Chef Salary of up to £14.90ph or £37,182 based on 48hrs per week

• Monthly Quo Vadis & Friends Event sharing the kitchen with incredible Chefs from the best Restaurants in the UK

• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group

• Sit down meals with your team

• Company trips to meet our Top suppliers in Mexico, Spain and across the UK

• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays

• Monthly food & drink tastings to keep your tastebuds busy

• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money

• Learn a new language with access to Babbel language courses

• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work

• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry

• Test drive our new openings, you are invited to a brilliant meal with your team

• Working with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

Harts Group Way

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development, and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Commis Chef Role:

• One year experience of a high quality Restaurant kitchen in a similar role

• Run sections and have good knife skills

• Passionate about Modern British Cuisine and seasonality

• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must

• Excellent knowledge of ingredients, allergens and adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards

• Positive and kind attitude in the kitchen

• Good command of English language

• Strong team ethic, always showing respect for your colleagues

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals, creating award-winning food, drink and offering industry-leading service. The portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops, El Siete, Los Primos and Bar Daskal.