Commis Chef - Leicester Square, London

Metropolitan Gaming; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and leisure brand in London seeks a Commis Chef for their Leicester Square location. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude, experience in a commercial kitchen, and a qualification in Food Safety. Join a high-performance team with excellent growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hourly wage + Service Charge + Salary Enhancement From Midnight + Paid overtime

50% off food and beverages in all UK venues

Company Sick Pay

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Financial advice services

Employee health and wellbeing services

Virtual GP Services

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food to the highest standard.
• Keep the kitchen section tidy and clean.
• Adhere to food hygiene and health regulations.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Pro-active attitude

Organised

Education

Qualification in Food Safety

Job description

Commis Chef - Leicester Square, London

Who We Are

Metropolitan Gaming Group is the multi-channel gaming and leisure brand for people who live city life to the full. The home of Metropolitan Gaming Online and Metropolitan Casinos, we're dedicated to providing exceptional experience and service for our guest's whichever platform or venue they visit.

Our tencity destinations across the UK and Egypt include the iconic Empire Casino in Leicester Square, and London's newest luxury casino Metropolitan Mayfair. We're a 'Why Not?' brand that likes to challenge the status quo and we're passionate about: looking good, feeling great; keeping our finger on the pulse; doing things with a twist; and being safe hands for our customers and people.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a benefits package to ensure your job is both fulfilling and rewarding. We offer the opportunity to learn and grow within the company, regular training and development, and to be part of an exciting high-performance team. On top of our competitive salary, here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Hourly wage + Service Charge + Salary Enhancement From Midnight + Paid overtime
• 50% off food and beverages in all of our UK venues
• Extensive Rewards platform: discounts on travel, retail, hospitality, health and much more
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend incentives
• Financial advice services
• Employee health and wellbeing services
• Virtual GP Services
• Season Ticket Loans
• Employee assistance programme: A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling
• Cycle to work scheme

What We Are Looking For

• Report promptly for duty suitably dressed in clean chef uniform.
• Ensure that punctuality is kept at all times.
• To prepare and produce food to the highest standard and specifications given by Senior Kitchen staff.
• Report any shortage of stock and stores to Chef de Partie.
• Prepare mise en place under Chef de Partie's instructions.
• To ensure correct stock rotation and proper storage of cooked and uncooked food.
• To keep his/her section always tidy and clean.
• To adhere strictly to the food hygiene regulation.
• To adhere strictly to the Health and Safety regulations.
• To ensure that all mis en place is kept tidy, fresh and properly stocked as required.
• To fill in any position or station required by Chef or Sous Chef.
• To check, prepare and supervise preparation of food, to the highest standards set by the company.
• To report any fault of equipment immediately to Chef, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie.
• To ensure complete confidentiality relating to all matters concerning the Company.
• To lead by example in relation to displaying the four key behaviours of the Customer Service model.
• To ensure that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to a high standard at all times and ensure any maintenance requirements are reported and promptly actioned.

Who You Are

• Pro-active attitude with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• High level of flexibility with the role and working hours.
• Qualification in Food Safety.
• Knowledge of the Club & Company Health & Safety and Hygiene procedures.
• Good communication skills with peers and superiors and other departments.
• Able to communicate in clear and concise English.
• Organised and methodical.
• Upbeat and positive attitude.
• A high level of personal integrity
• A strong work ethic with a passion for exceeding expectations
• Show respect and appreciation to all
• Encourage and contribute toward a culture that supports everyone to be the best that they can be.

Please Note: You must be aged 18 or over and have the right to work in the UK.