Commis Chef

Youngs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's operates Barnes's most unique pub with an island bar, a snug, sixty-cover restaurant, and a riverside events space. The Commis Chef role supports a kitchen team delivering fresh, seasonal dishes and a standout Sunday roast in a welcoming pub setting.

We offer apprenticeship access, masterclasses, staff discounts, weekly pay, free meals, Sharesave, a company pension and generous holiday entitlement as part of a supportive kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Active hands-on person and team player with a passion for quality fresh food.
• High standards and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new skills and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organise daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team.
• Have high standards and a great work ethic.
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service.
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Job description

Commis Chef

We are Barnes's most unique pub, with an island bar, a snug, sixty-cover restaurant, a stunning private room as well as a large events space overlooking the river. On top of our loyal regulars, we host weddings, birthday parties and all sorts of celebrations. Not to forget our historical jazz room, which dates back to the fifties, where we host live jazz music. Our Head Chef Joseph, and his team, pride themselves on fresh, seasonal produce and what we think is the best Sunday roast in Barnes. General Manager Lauren and the front-of-house team strive to offer guests a fun and relaxed environment, where 4 legged friends are welcome. When it comes to service, we believe it’s about doing the basics really well and attention to detail, but above all, it’s about the people. You can make a difference and make our customers' visits truly memorable.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's.