Commis Chef

Tosi Gorgonzola Bar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cheese and wine bar in Greater London is seeking a kitchen manager responsible for day-to-day operations. The role includes delivering high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and managing portion control and stock. Candidates should have at least a year of experience in a similar role, possess food presentation skills, and be fluent in English, with Italian as a plus. This position emphasizes guest interaction and working in a small space, ensuring a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section.
• Experience in an open kitchen with guest interaction is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality food to guests.
• Ensure consistency in portion size, taste, and presentation.
• Manage portion control and wastage to achieve margin targets.
• Work closely with Managers for smooth cooperation between departments.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Food presentation skills

Flavor pairings

Fluent English

Wine knowledge

Job description

Purpose of role

To be in charge of the day-to-day kitchen operation of the gorgonzola bar.

The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and General Manager.

Nature of role

This role requires a great attitude in working behind a counter in front of the guest. Able to showcase the greatness of prime products to the guests. Capable of working solo, managing the small preparation and the service, for a 15 seats cheese and wine bar. It is currently Monday to Friday role, dinner only, around 45 h (subject to change at GM discretion).

Duties & responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality food, presented to a high standard, that expresses the values of Tosi.
• Ensure consistency in portion size, taste, and presentation every time.
• Manage portion control and wastage to achieve margin targets as set by management.
• Be able to work in a small space, in front of the guests.
• Be able to work clean and tidy, to make sure that you minimize the hassle of small spaces.
• Manage kitchen processes so that food is delivered to the table in a timely manner as required by the front of house.
• Work closely with Managers to ensure smooth cooperation between the departments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food standards in the kitchen in order to achieve 5/5 food standards ratings. Ensure all required compliance forms are filled out correctly and in a timely manner.
• Manage kitchen processes to minimise wastage.
• Complete stocktakes as required. Manage stock levels to avoid over-ordering.
• Maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard, carrying out regular cleaning as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section.
• Minimum one year with an open kitchen and be able to have direct contact with guests – useful but not essential.

Skills & interests

• Proven skills in food presentation and flavor pairings.
• Fluent in English; spoken Italian is useful but not essential.
• Proven abilities in the areas set out in the job description.
• Wine knowledge is useful but not essential.

Character

An easy-going personality that fits with our relaxed and informal management style.