Commis Chef

Nobu London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Flexible schedule

28 days holiday (up to 33)

Staff discounts

Refer a Friend £500

Job summary

Nobu London is recruiting a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to Nobu standards, under the guidance of Senior Chefs.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn Nobu techniques and develop your culinary career. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, gain hands-on experience with ingredients, mise-en-place, and classic dishes like Black Cod Miso, while adhering to food

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to work in a team.
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques.
• Experience of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn about ingredients, mise-en-place, knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Understand Nobu's classic dishes, such as the iconic Black Cod Miso.
• Help create Nobu specials, seasonal dishes and events.
• Follow highest food safety standards across Nobu London.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen

Shift flexibility

Manual handling awareness

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Nobu London is part of the global Nobu enterprise founded by actor Robert de Niro and chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisha in 1994. With over 50 restaurants worldwide, and a growing hotel business, the Nobu name is synonymous with luxury dining and hospitality. Chef Nobu San's seeks to offer guests an authentic experience in each of his restaurants. This includes not just the food, but also the ambience, service, and even the architectural design. We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef who is committed to excellence, thrives in a team setting, and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.

As a Commis Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen by assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to the highest standards. You will work closely with Senior Chefs, gaining hands-on-experience and learning essential skills to develop your culinary career.

Why Join Us?

• Global career progression opportunities –
  Europe, USA, Middle East and many more to come!
• Opportunity to expand your skills with the
  support of experienced management.
• Internal training and succession plans for rapid
  promotion.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  which includes financial advice and mental health support.
• Discounts and benefits across Nobu Restaurant.
• Discount at CÉ LA VI.
• Staff Meals & Uniform provided.
• Flexible schedule & 28 days of holidays per
  annum, which increases up to 33 holiday days through length of service.
• Staff members dining discount across companies’
  global brands.
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme.

What You Will Do:

You will Learn about different ingredients, infusing flavours, mise-en-place, knife skills and cooking techniques, Understand Nobu bible of classic dishes, such as the iconic Black Cod Miso, known all over the world. You will be immersed in the experience of helping to create and develop Nobu specials, seasonal dishes, and dishes for special occasions

We want you to use your passion to develop your skills and knowledge, to safeguard our reputation by following the highest food safety standards. Whilst at Nobu London you may work in different locations/countries on task force, supporting seasonal pop-ups, offsite catering and special events

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in fast paced kitchen.
• Willingness to work in a team.
• Willing and able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings when required.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques.
• Experience of kitchen equipment.