Commis Chef

Hornblower; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City Cruises UK, part of Hornblower Group, operates dining and sightseeing cruises in London and surrounding areas. We are seeking a Commis Chef De Partie to support our kitchen team, ensuring meals on board meet high standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will work in a land-based kitchen, with exposure to various culinary techniques and strict adherence to recipes and safety standards. Experience in hospitality and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef in high-volume catering/hospitality.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certification is required.
• Competent English spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with daily kitchen duties before service.
• Support Head Chef and work across kitchen sections to learn techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness, follow food safety guidelines, and rotate stock.
• Aim for the highest quality in production, presentation and service.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

English proficiency

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Cherry Garden Pier, Cherry Garden Street, Rotherhithe SE16 4TU, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 02:00

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems . Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visithornblowercorp.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

City Cruises UK is part of the City Experiences division of the Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation services. We operate public dining and sightseeing cruises as well as private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other special occasions across London.

Working closely with our F&B function, the Commis Chef De Partie will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in preparing meals served on our fleet of dining boats in London. You need to be passionate about food and able to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will be working in a land-based kitchen. Due to the logistics of our operation, we aim to deliver a modest number of dishes to an exceptionally high standard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all necessary ingredients and equipment are prepped and ready for service before the shift begins.
• Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef
• Maintain immaculate cleanliness at your workstation, follow food safety guidelines, and properly store food deliveries.
• Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times
• Work across different sections of the kitchen to learn various culinary techniques
• To follow specs and recipes set out by the Head Chef
• Assist with stock rotation, minimising food waste, and monitoring inventory levels.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef, with experience of high-volume catering and hospitality
• Level 2 in Food Hygiene.
• Competent level of English spoken and written Skills
• Experience working in a standards/compliance environment
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety

All employees must commit to upholding our RESPECT values. They are as follows:

• Respect We will value, appreciate and respect each other. We will foster diversity and inclusivity.
• Environment We will Respect our planet. We will conserve, protect, and educate. We will practice environmental stewardship.
• Safety #1 We will think and work safely. We will follow safety standards and instructions. We will create a safe and secure workplace.
• Professionalism We will conduct ourselves professionally. We will take responsibility for our actions. We #will own the problem until it is solved.
• Exceed We will continuously improve. We will exceed standards and expectations.
• Communication We will be open and honest. We will choose a respectful approach. We will share information with others effectively.
• Teamwork We will exist to serve others. We will anticipate the needs of others. We will have fun and practice “enthusiastic friendliness”.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates for employment or promotion will be assessed objectively against the requirements for the position.

Cherry Garden Pier, Cherry Garden Street, Rotherhithe SE16 4TU, UK