Commis Chef: Grow Your Culinary Skills in a Busy Kitchen

Soho House & Co.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

Staff discount 50% on Food & Drink

Health plan

Dental plan

Birthday day off after 1 year

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity leave (2 days)

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Commis Chef to support our kitchen brigade and learn under the guidance of the senior team. You will assist with food preparation, station setup, and plating to meet the high standards for members and guests.

The role includes training, progression opportunities, and a range of benefits such as weekly pay, team meals, staff discounts, and health plans. Flexible shifts and a collaborative, fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1 or 2)

Job description

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Commis Chef to support our kitchen brigade and learn under the guidance of the senior team. You will assist with food preparation, station setup, and plating to meet the high standards for members and guests.

The role includes training, progression opportunities, and a range of benefits such as weekly pay, team meals, staff discounts, and health plans. Flexible shifts and a collaborative, fast-paced environment are expected.