Commis Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in Young's pubs and rooms

Free meals on shift

Weekly pay

Career Pathway access

Apprenticeships

Training and development courses

Sharesave scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Oyster Shed on the Thames offers a Commis Chef role with a friendly, hands-on kitchen team and opportunities to grow through apprenticeships and masterclasses. You will work across indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting the kitchen to deliver high-quality, fresh food in a welcoming environment.

We welcome applicants at different stages of their hospitality careers, with a focus on teamwork, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Porter, or looking to start in hospitality.
• Hands-on approach with a passion to work hard as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen team to deliver top quality service.
• Support day-to-day kitchen tasks and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Contribute creativity and effort to produce quality, fresh dishes.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

High standards

Great work ethic

Job description

Commis Chef

The Oyster Shed is located on the banks of the Thames, central to all the action in the City of London. It has a multitude of spaces, both indoors and outdoors as well as recently won Best Pub in the City of London. Aside from the incredible views, the pride and joy of The Oyster Shed is the food created by multiple award-winning Chef - Natalie Coleman.
Our team benefit from a 20% discount across all Young's pubs and hotels, free meals on shift, weekly pay, access to our Career Pathway, apprenticeships, training and development courses and most importantly, being part of a close-knit team who support and inspire each other.

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.