Commis Chef Fine Dining

Personnel Selection; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Share of gratuities

Free parking

Job summary

Personnel Selection Recruitment are seeking a Commis Chef for a prestigious client at a historic hotel and restaurant venue in West Sussex. This permanent role offers a supportive kitchen environment, where you will learn from experienced chefs and contribute to high-quality dishes in a welcoming setting.

You’ll work as part of a professional team across restaurant, private dining and events, with opportunities to develop skills in different kitchen sections while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Experience as Commis Chef or junior kitchen role preferred.
• Passion for food and eagerness to learn from senior chefs.
• Reliable, positive, and willing to work in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily prep, cooking, and service across restaurant, private dining and events.
• Support senior chefs and learn across kitchen sections.
• Maintain food presentation, cleanliness, and organisation.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures at all times.
• Contribute to team reliability and consistent performance.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Personnel Selection Recruitment are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of a Commis Chef for a prestigious client at a beautiful, historic hotel and restaurant venue in West Sussex.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Commis Chef to develop their skills within a supportive kitchen team at a characterful venue known for its welcoming atmosphere, elegant dining spaces and high-quality food offering. The setting combines heritage, charm and hospitality, making it a fantastic place to grow your career in the kitchen.

If you are an enthusiastic Commis Chef looking for a permanent role in a stunning hospitality setting, we would love to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

• Work as part of a friendly and professional kitchen team, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes.
• Assist the senior chefs with daily prep, cooking and service across restaurant, private dining and event work.
• Learn and develop skills across different sections of the kitchen.
• Maintain excellent standards of food presentation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Take pride in consistency, attention to detail and being a reliable member of the team.

SKILLS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED:

• You may already have experience as a Commis Chef, Kitchen Assistant or trainee chef within a hotel, restaurant, pub or similar hospitality environment.
• You will be passionate about food and eager to learn from experienced chefs.
• You will be reliable, positive and happy to get stuck in.
• You will enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• NLW / £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
• 40-hour working week, 5 days on / 2 days off
• Permanent position with a respected and prestigious hospitality client
• Share of gratuities
• Live-in accommodation available
• Free parking
• A supportive kitchen environment with the opportunity to learn and develop
• Stunning location.

Thank you