Commis Chef: Grow Your Culinary Skills in a Busy Kitchen

Soho House Group; West Oxfordshire; 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 for dependents

Dental Plan for dependents

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Paid charity days (2 days/year)

Free Counselling Sessions

Training & development programs

Team events

Job summary

Soho House Group is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen brigade in delivering high-quality dining experiences for our members and guests. You will work under the guidance of the senior kitchen team to develop culinary skills, prepare food before service, and help plate to club standards.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and maintaining hygiene practices while contributing to continuous training and staff events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Passion for food and a strong desire to grow.
• Basic food safety and hygiene understanding.
• Good communication and teamwork in a busy kitchen.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs across all kitchen sections in preparation and production of dishes.
• Follow recipe guidelines, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food prep areas per hygiene procedures.
• Support with receiving and storing deliveries with proper labeling.
• Learn kitchen techniques including knife skills, basic sauces, and plating.
• Ensure mise en place is ready for service and communicate needs to the team.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and meet timelines.
• Seek feedback and training from senior chefs.
• Assist with team meals, including prep and service, accommodating dietary needs.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 (preferred)

Tools

HACCP basics

Job description

Soho House Group is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen brigade in delivering high-quality dining experiences for our members and guests. You will work under the guidance of the senior kitchen team to develop culinary skills, prepare food before service, and help plate to club standards.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and maintaining hygiene practices while contributing to continuous training and staff events.