Commis Chef - Kingston Upon Thames

megan's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an independently-owned collection of dog-friendly neighborhood restaurants as a Commis Chef. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values delicious, fresh Mediterranean cuisine and offers fantastic career progression opportunities. With flexible working hours, an emphasis on work/life balance, and a strong team spirit, this role is perfect for an ambitious chef ready to grow with us.

Benefits

50% off meals with friends and family

Amazing team socials

Free meals and bottomless drinks on shifts

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Worked in a kitchen before.
• High standards of food hygiene.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious dishes following food safety standards.
• Maintain a calm and organized kitchen under pressure.

Skills

Food hygiene

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Commis Chef - Kingston upon Thames

Our people are the heart and soul of what we do, making us stand out in a crowded food scene. Sure, our delicious dishes made freshly in our kitchens and inspired by sunny destinations are amazing (take a look at our Insta or stop on by), but ask anyone here the best part about working at Megan's and they'll tell you: it's the amazing team!

We're opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, so due to our continued growth and expansion we're now looking for a Commis Chef for our beautiful site in (insert location). (Insert one or two lines of site specific info here).

What's in it for you?

• Pay
• 13 per hour plus fantastic, uncapped tronc*

• Benefits
• Genuine work/life balance
• Full Time and Part Time opportunities to allow flexibility
• 50% off when visiting with your friends & family
  
• Amazing team socials
• Long service awards
• All the good stuff you'd expect - auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free fantastic meals & bottomless drinks on shifts
• Career progression
• Ongoing professional training and development, with real career progression
• Freedom to get involved with new openings
• Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group

We're looking for an ambitious Commis Chef - you'll need to have worked in a kitchen before and be calm under pressure. We're also keen that you have high standards of food hygiene and enjoy learning new things. Whilst it's great if you've worked in a similar fresh food kitchen environment we think attitude is more important than experience, so as long as you're a Line Chef or Cook who wants to create delicious dishes then we want to hear from you!

About us...

• An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
• Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients
• Exciting growth plans, meaning amazing opportunities for your career development
• Regular team parties - work hard, play harder!
• A diverse and inclusive company that makes sure everyone is genuinely welcome
• Focused on supporting local charities and really being a force for good in our communities

If you're ready to be part of our amazing team then take the next step in your career and apply to be a Commis Chef today!

*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment. Hourly amount shown is indicative, based on current tronc allocations, and actual pay may vary based on service charge collected.