Commis Chef — Grow Your Culinary Skills

Soho House & Co.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

50% Staff discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Paid charity days

Counselling Sessions

Training & development programs

Team events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for members and guests.

Working under the senior kitchen team, you will develop culinary skills, contribute to high-quality food preparation, and uphold the Club's standards and values. You will assist across kitchen sections, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and learn knife skills and plating, with opportunities for continuous training and career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs across all kitchen sections in the preparation and production of dishes, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Follow recipe guidelines, portion controls, and presentation standards as directed by the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of food prep areas, adhering strictly to hygiene, food safety, and allergen procedures.
• Support with receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and correct labelling according to HACCP standards.
• Learn and apply kitchen techniques including knife skills, basic sauces, vegetable preparation, and plating.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed in line with service needs and communicated effectively to the team.
• Take responsibility for allocated tasks and deliver them within agreed timelines and standards.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and actively seek feedback and training from senior chefs.
• Assist with team meals, including prep and service, ensuring quality and dietary needs are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for members and guests.

Working under the senior kitchen team, you will develop culinary skills, contribute to high-quality food preparation, and uphold the Club's standards and values. You will assist across kitchen sections, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and learn knife skills and plating, with opportunities for continuous training and career growth.