Commis Chef

The Arts Club Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical benefits

Life Assurance

Long Service Awards

Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme

Discounts on food & beverage in our..

Learning and development programmes

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sickness pay

Complimentary meals while on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday extra day off

Job summary

The Arts Club Limited in London is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join our kitchen brigade. You will work under senior chefs, gaining hands-on experience across the kitchen while delivering high standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation.

This role provides a professional hospitality environment with opportunities to grow your culinary career through training and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant within a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment is preferred.
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs with the daily operation of your kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure your section is fully prepared for service.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Help maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, food storage, and minimising waste.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and efficient service.
• Continue developing your culinary knowledge through training and hands‑on experience.

Skills

Commis Chef

Hospitality experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Culinary qualifications desirable

Job description

A Stage Unlike Any Other

In 1863, a group of artists, writers, and free thinkers gathered with a shared conviction: that the finest conversation, the boldest ideas, and the warmest hospitality belonged together under one roof. Charles Dickens dined here. Whistler argued here. Rodin was inspired here.

The Arts Club was born not as a venue, but as a living expression of creative life — and it has never stopped.

At the heart of that life today are the people and spaces that bring our club to life every day. This is more than an operation — it is an environment where members connect, create, and return time and time again because something about it feels truly special.

It takes an exceptional person to be part of that.

That person might be you.

Join Our Kitchen Team

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen brigade. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their culinary career within a professional, high-quality hospitality environment.

Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll gain hands‑on experience across the kitchen while helping to deliver exceptional food and maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs with the daily operation of your kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure your section is fully prepared for service.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Help maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, food storage, and minimising waste.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and efficient service.
• Continue developing your culinary knowledge through training and hands‑on experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant within a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment is preferred.
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable but not essential.

In return, we offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Private medical benefits
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes & opportunities for continual progression
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday extra day off

*Terms and conditions apply to all the above benefits

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Your personal data will be processed in accordance with The Arts Club’s Employee Privacy Policy (available via the). As part of our recruitment activities, we may share your application and CV with companies within The Arts Club group and affiliated businesses where this is necessary or relevant to your application or potential future roles.

Compensation: Competitive salary