Commis Chef

Fenwick Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading department store's restaurant as a Commis Chef, where you will create high-quality dishes from fresh ingredients. Enjoy a work-life balance with no late-night shifts. Benefit from a supportive environment and various perks.

Benefits

25% Colleague Discount

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

24/7 online GP

Mental health support service

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Commis, Demi Chef, or Chef de Partie preferred.
• Proven track record in producing high-quality restaurant food.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of quality food.
• Create exciting and innovative products for customers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Food Trends Awareness

High-Quality Food Production

Job description

We are excited to announce that we have a Commis Chef role available in our Terrace restaurant within our flagship Newcastle store!

We are hiring for the following roles:

The Terrace - 24 hours per week - permanent contract

Unlike many roles in hospitality, our roles do not include late-night working, offering a rare and much sought-after work-life balance.

Please note that roles in The Terrace restaurant are not eligible for service charge.

What does it mean to be a Chef at Fenwick?

Our team delivers a consistently high standard of quality food, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience. Our team is passionate about creating exciting and innovative new products to showcase to our customers.

If working with fresh ingredients and creating food from scratch motivates you, then Fenwick would be an ideal option for the next step in your career.

What do we look for?

• Previous experience in hospitality as a Commis, Demi Chef, or Chef de Partie is preferable.
• A proven track record in producing high-quality restaurant food is essential.
• Excellent skills and product knowledge as well as awareness of food trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous ways of working.
• Passionate about food with the aptitude to learn and adapt to new and different ways of working.

When you join Fenwick, you'll receive;

• 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas)
• 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days)
• Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday
• We Care a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme, and more
• 'Perks*' – a great way to get discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a range of products and leisure activities
• Pension scheme

About Fenwick and Our Restaurants

Opening our first store in 1882, Fenwick is rich with heritage and history as the UK’s largest family-owned department store group. We are on an exciting journey, transforming the business to exceed our customers' expectations, and we are always on the lookout for talent to join us.

Following the success of our 15 own-bought restaurants and valued restaurant concession partners across our 8 stores, our restaurant business offers an unrivalled dining experience, showcasing the very best of Fenwick hospitality.