Commis Chef - Covent Garden, London - Now Open!

Blue Note London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Note staff discount (implied)

Company pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Opening team opportunity

Job summary

Blue Note London, Covent Garden, is seeking motivated Commis Chefs to join its opening team. You will assist in food prep, mise en place and service, learning from senior chefs in a premium hospitality environment.

This role values a genuine passion for food, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Prior kitchen experience is welcome but not required, with training provided in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and mise en place to support daily kitchen operations.
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and cooking during service.
• Learn and follow Blue Note recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation throughout each shift.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing deliveries.
• Rotate stock correctly using FIFO procedures and minimise food waste.
• Label and store food correctly in accordance with HACCP requirements.
• Support Chef de Parties during busy services by preparing ingredients and replenishing stock.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly.
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team throughout service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and continuously develop your skills.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the kitchen operation.
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• The legal right to work in the UK.
• Blue Note, one of the world's most celebrated live music venues, has recently opened our London home in Covent Garden.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexible scheduling

Job description

As a Commis Chef, you will support the kitchen brigade with food preparation, mise en place and service while developing your technical skills in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment. Working alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties, you will assist in producing exceptional dishes while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career within a professional kitchen.

• Prepare ingredients and mise en place to support daily kitchen operations.
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and cooking during service.
• Learn and follow Blue Note recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation throughout each shift.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing deliveries.
• Rotate stock correctly using FIFO procedures and minimise food waste.
• Label and store food correctly in accordance with HACCP requirements.
• Support Chef de Parties during busy services by preparing ingredients and replenishing stock.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly.
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team throughout service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and continuously develop your skills.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the kitchen operation.
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• The legal right to work in the UK.
• Blue Note, one of the world's most celebrated live music venues, has recently opened our London home in Covent Garden.

We're looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about cooking and eager to develop within a professional kitchen.

Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.

This is a rare opportunity to join the new team and help shape the culture, standards and guest experience of one of London's most anticipated hospitality venues. Combining world-class live music with exceptional food and beverage, we're looking for experienced hospitality professionals who take genuine pride in delivering exceptional service. We're looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious Commis Chefs who are passionate about food and eager to develop their culinary careers within a supportive, professional kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced chefs while contributing to one of London's most exciting new hospitality openings.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £13.00 per hour + tronc

You'll also receive:

• Blue Note London staff discount.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days paid annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to join the opening team at one of London's most exciting hospitality venues.