Commis Chef

Quarter; Racks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Scotland is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team. This full-time role offers competitive pay, including service charges, and an excellent opportunity to learn and work with fresh ingredients. With a supportive team environment, the ideal candidate will enjoy cooking and contributing creatively from day one. Opportunities for personal development and progression are abundant.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus service charge

10% off bus tickets

20%-50% discounts in restaurants

Free meal on duty

28 days holiday per year

Regular company socials and parties

Qualifications

• Friendly and confident team player passionate about quality food.
• Willingness to learn and maintain high standards.
• Desire for a fast-paced cooking environment.

Responsibilities

• Involved in service from day one.
• Help prepare events and à la carte menus.
• Contribute ideas to menu preparations.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking with fresh ingredients

Maintaining high standards

Job description

Quarter are looking for a Commis chef to join the team at Racks Bar & Kitchen! This fantastic role would give the successful applicant the opportunity to learn from our talented team of chefs and work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients on a high-quality menu. We're looking for people looking to learn and work with fresh ingredients.

Racks Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant and fun restaurant offering great variety for our chef team - from events and parties to a fantastic Sunday lunch and daily à la carte menu, our food is always of the best quality! Our menu is changed seasonally, so there are many opportunities for you to learn different skills and techniques. They offer the right candidate the opportunity to work with some fantastic fresh ingredients and to be involved in service from the word go - not sitting doing prep for hours! Excellent training and progression opportunities are on offer.

Key Information For The Commis Chef Role

Hours: full time, 42 hours per week worked over 5 shifts that will include weekends and evenings on rotation

Salary: £12.30 per hour plus monthly service charge

What You’ll Be Doing As Commis Chef

• Involved in service from day one
• Acting as a good team player and learning from other chefs
• Helping prepare for our events and à la carte menus
• Contributing ideas
  
  

Company Perks

• A competitive salary, monthly service charge bonus and great company benefits
• Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression
• 10% off bus tickets (First Bus)
• 20%-50% company discounts in our restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels.
• Free meal on duty
• 28 days holiday per year
• Regular company socials and parties
  
  

About Our Ideal Commis Chef

You’re friendly, confident and a great team player. You love to cook with fresh, quality ingredients and are passionate about providing our guests with excellent food. You are able to maintain high standards in all aspects of your role, and are keen to learn and progress! You will be looking to get valuable experience within a fast paced team where you'll get to be involved in service from the word go - not preparing veggies all day!

The Next Steps

If you think you’d be a great addition to our team, please send us your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why we should consider you for the role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 20th June 2025.

The Interview Process

The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short, paid, trial (lasting approximately 3 hours). We will be interviewing as applications arrive and reserve the right to close this position ahead of the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

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