Commis Chef

Megan's Restaurants; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and ambitious team as a Commis Chef at Megan's Restaurants. Contribute to crafting delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. With opportunities for career progression, work/life balance, and an exciting team culture, this is a perfect role for culinary enthusiasts looking for growth.

Benefits

50% off meals for friends and family

Auto-enrolment in pension scheme

Free meals and bottomless drinks on shifts

Ongoing professional training and development

Team socials and long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Experience in a similar fresh food kitchen environment is a plus.
• Strong attitude and eagerness to create delicious dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in a high-pressure kitchen.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.
• Assist in creating delicious dishes.

Skills

High standards of food hygiene

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of what we do, making us stand out in a crowded food scene. Sure, our delicious dishes made freshly in our kitchens and inspired by sunny destinations are amazing (take a look at our Insta or stop on by), but ask anyone here the best part about working at Megan’s and they’ll tell you: it’s the amazing team!

We’re opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, so due to our continued growth and expansion, we’re now looking for a Commis Chef for our beautiful site in (insert location). (Insert one or two lines of site specific info here).

What’s in it for you?

• Pay
  • £13 per hour plus fantastic, uncapped tronc*
• Benefits
  • Genuine work/life balance
  • Full Time and Part Time opportunities to allow flexibility
  • 50% off when visiting with your friends & family
  • Amazing team socials
  • Long service awards
  • All the good stuff you’d expect - auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free fantastic meals & bottomless drinks on shifts
• Career progression
  • Ongoing professional training and development, with real career progression
  • Freedom to get involved with new openings
  • Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group

We’re looking for an ambitious Commis Chef – you’ll need to have worked in a kitchen before and be calm under pressure. We’re also keen that you have high standards of food hygiene and enjoy learning new things. While experience in a similar fresh food kitchen environment is a plus, attitude matters more. If you’re a Line Chef or Cook who wants to create delicious dishes, we want to hear from you!

About Us…

• An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
• Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients
• Exciting growth plans, meaning great opportunities for your career development
• Regular team parties – work hard, play harder!
• A diverse and inclusive company that makes everyone genuinely welcome
• Focused on supporting local charities and being a positive force in our communities

If you’re ready to join our amazing team, take the next step in your career and apply to be a Commis Chef today!

Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment. The hourly amount shown is indicative, based on current tronc allocations, and actual pay may vary based on service charge collected.