Commis Chef at The Ivy Collection

The Ivy Collection; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discount

Career development program

Extra holiday

Gift vouchers

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is opening in Newcastle and is seeking passionate people to join our opening teams as a Commis Chef. This full-time, on-site role offers career growth within a prestigious hospitality brand. You will prepare and cook high‑quality dishes, set up your section, and work with the prep team to maintain daily par levels while upholding food safety.

A minimum of 20 hours per week is guaranteed. Competitive industry pay with opportunities for staff discounts and development through

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Good culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Food safety

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Welcome to an exciting new chapter for The Ivy Collection as we prepare to open in Newcastle for the very first time. Bringing together the timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality of The Ivy with the colour,energy and theatrical experience of The Ivy Asia,we’re creating two exciting new destinations in the city. Now,we’re looking for passionate people to join our opening teams and help us bring them to life. The Commis Chef will be work on a specific section,working closely with our dedicated prep team to ensure that daily par levels are met. Working in a large team requires you to work well under pressure and be able to easily take direction from senior staff.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service,up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries,with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers,health,entertainment,travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Good culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas,adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy,and engaged and we care for ourselves,our colleagues,our guests,and we celebrate our individualities and differences.