Commis Chef

Orange-Tree; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in Pub

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Orange Tree pub, located near Richmond station and the Orange Tree Theatre, offers a welcoming, sports‑friendly atmosphere with a traditional pub feel. The role of Commis Chef is part of a team that serves classic British dishes with a modern twist, complemented by a busy lunch and dinner service and a 13-room hotel nearby.

We provide an Apprenticeship Scheme, culinary masterclasses, staff discounts, weekly pay, free meals, and a pension plan, plus 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Active hands-on approach and willingness to work hard as part of a team.
• High standards and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new skills; good communication.
• Creativity and ability to contribute to delivering top quality service.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on member of the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards and work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Show willingness to learn and collaborate with the team.
• Demonstrate creativity by assisting in delivering top quality service.
• Plan and organise daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Creativity

Planning and organisation

Hard-working

Job description

Commis Chef

Located just a short stroll from Richmond station and next to West London's famous Orange Tree Theatre you'll find a delight and a home from home for all rugby fans out there in The Orange Tree pub. Well known for our historic attachment to sports, The Orange Tree offers brilliant service, a friendly atmosphere and a well-stocked bar.

Boasting HD screens galore it's the perfect place to catch the match if you've missed out on tickets to Twickenham, but The Orange Tree still maintains a warm and traditional pub feel with old-fashioned cask ale pumps and dimly lit hanging lanterns.

We all know rugby players are big eaters and that rugby fans love a drink; thank god then that we serve a delightful menu to satisfy even the largest of appetites, but there is also a truly delightful lunch and evening menu too. This comprises of all the old British classics served with a modern twist and a kind smile. A great South London pub.

We also have 13 beautiful boutique bedrooms in our hotel beautifully decorated. Located in a leafy suburb of London and with easy connections to Twickenham Stadium and the city centre, The Orange Tree is an ideal choice.

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.