Commis Chef & Chef de Partie

Baxendale Mason; Cudham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in Sevenoaks, Kent is hiring both a Commis Chef and a Chef de Partie. These full-time, permanent roles offer an annual salary of £28,000 to £33,000, plus service charge. Ideal candidates will be passionate about fresh, seasonal cooking and eager to develop their culinary skills in a supportive environment with hands-on mentorship from senior chefs. This role aims to build strong foundations for a successful kitchen career.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Hands-on mentoring

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional kitchen.
• Able to run a section and deliver dishes to an AA Rosette standard.
• Background in quality restaurants, pubs or hotel kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mise en place and food preparation.
• Take responsibility for your section during service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food and learning

Basic food safety knowledge

Strong work ethic and reliability

Strong technical skills

Calm and professional under pressure

Job description

Commis Chef & Chef de Partie

AA Rosette Restaurant | Fresh, Seasonal Cooking | Modern British | £28,000–£33,000 + Service | Sevenoaks (Kent)

Overview

We are recruiting two Junior Chefs – a Commish Chef and a Chef de Partie – to join the kitchen team at a well‑regarded 1 AA Rosette restaurant in the Sevenoaks area of Kent. This excellent opportunity is for chefs passionate about fresh, seasonal Modern British cooking and developing their careers in a professional, quality‑driven kitchen.

Salary & Package

Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum, depending on experience and position. Plus service charge. Full‑time, permanent roles.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

About the Kitchen & Team

The Head Chef and senior kitchen team are highly hands‑on and supportive, working closely with junior chefs on a daily basis. This is an ideal environment for young chefs or those earlier in their career who are keen to develop, refine and hone their skills within an AA Rosette standard kitchen. Training, mentoring and progression are genuinely encouraged, with exposure to quality ingredients, techniques and consistent standards.

Commish Chef Role

As a Commish Chef, you will support the kitchen team with preparation and service while learning and developing your skills in a fresh‑food, AA Rosette kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mise en place and food preparation
• Support cooking and plating during service
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Learn recipes, techniques and service expectations
• Work positively as part of a close‑knit kitchen team

Ideal Commish Chef

• Some experience in a professional kitchen
• Passion for food and learning
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Basic food safety knowledge

Chef de Partie Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will run your own section, delivering dishes to a consistent AA Rosette standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your section during service
• Prepare, cook and present dishes using fresh ingredients
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
• Support and guide junior chefs
• Manage preparation, stock and organisation within your section

Ideal Chef de Partie

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi CDP
• Background in quality restaurants, pubs or hotel kitchens
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Calm and professional under pressure

Location & Travel

Based in Sevenoaks, Kent. Easily commutable from surrounding areas. Driver’s ideal due to location.

Why Join?

Work in a 1 AA Rosette kitchen with fresh, seasonal food. Hands‑on Head Chef and senior team focused on development. Salary up to £33,000 plus service. Ideal role for young chefs looking to progress and build strong foundations.