Commis Chef

Stafford Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Greater London is seeking a kitchen assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and cooking, maintaining stock rotation, and ensuring food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, be calm under pressure, and pay excellent attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to learn from a reputable chef, along with employee recognition and training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary / 40-hour week

Training and development opportunities

Rewards, discount and cashback scheme

Employee recognition programme

Referral scheme

Responsibilities

• Assisting the kitchen brigade in preparation and cooking.
• Ensuring smooth running of the kitchen areas.
• Maintaining stock rotation and complying with food safety.
• Knowledge of the menu and dish descriptions.

Skills

Passion for food and beverage

Calm under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Timekeeping and organisational skills

Job description

Norma is a contemporary and vibrant restaurant, inspired by the food and culture of Sicily with particular emphasis on the Moorish influences of the Island’s cuisine, with the celebrated Chef, Ben Tish at the helm.

Norma embodies the celebrated old-school Italian hospitality and charm, taking inspiration from the grand café culture found in Sicily. Set across three floors of a characterful townhouse on Charlotte Street in London’s Fitzrovia, the first two floors are dedicated to the restaurant, with the top floor a private dining space. At the heart of Norma is the crudo bar at the entrance, serving up the freshest seasonal raw seafood.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the kitchen brigade in the preparation and cooking of produce.
• Carrying out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas.
• Maintaining stock rotation when taking in deliveries and using produce.
• Complying with food labelling and temperature controls.
• Having full knowledge of the menu and to be able to give descriptions of all dishes.

Qualities we are looking for:

• A passion for food and beverage
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Timekeeping and organisational skills

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary / 40-hour week
• The chance to learn from an established and reputable chef
• Rewards, discount and cashback scheme
• Employee recognition programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Referral Scheme (Monetary value for each person you bring to work with us)

Sound like you? Apply, and we will contact you!

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.