Commis Chef - Myprotein Store (Manchester City Centre)

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ecommerce group in Manchester is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in daily kitchen operations and support innovative menu development. Candidates should possess knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene, with a passion for healthy eating. This role is customer-facing and ideal for someone who thrives in a team environment. Benefits include onsite doctor, employee discounts, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Onsite doctor

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene is required.
• Previous kitchen experience in a café, restaurant, or catering environment is desirable.
• Passion for healthy eating, nutrition, and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations and innovate menu ideas with Head Chef.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed for employee safety and cleanliness.
• Complete all kitchen paperwork as instructed by the Head Chef/Sous Chef.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Kitchen hygiene

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification or equivalent

Job description

Overseeing Operations: Commis Chef assists in the daily operations of the kitchen.

Innovation: To work with the Head Chef/Sous Chef to implement new and innovative menu ideas and concepts.

Training and Education: To develop and train with the Head Chef/Sous to improve culinary skills and abilities.

Safety Regulations: All safety regulations must be followed by the Commis Chef to ensure employee safety and restaurant cleanliness. All HACCP, Health & Safety, Kitchen & food safety paperwork must be maintained to the highest standards.

Customer Satisfaction: Commis chefs ensure customer satisfaction and seek feedback on menu items.

Maintaining Quality: To be successful, a commis chef must continually check the quality of the culinary product.

Administrative Duties: To complete all kitchen paperwork, health & safety and food safety documentation as instructed by the head chef/sous chef.

As a Commis Chef you'll be the face of the Myprotein café experience, creating high-quality drinks, delivering exceptional service, and helping bring the brand to life for every customer who walks through the door. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role ideal for someone with a passion for great coffee, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Requirements include basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene, a passion for healthy eating, nutrition, and fitness, a strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable qualifications include previous kitchen experience in a café, restaurant, or catering environment, and Food Hygiene Level 2 certification or equivalent.

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the leading online retailer in beauty and sports nutrition. Our brands include LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, operating from Manchester to New York with over 2500 team members.

The Myprotein Store is located in Manchester city centre, offering a retail space combined with fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle products, including a premium café experience with coffee, healthy snacks, and product sampling.

Benefits include onsite doctor, employee discounts, gym discounts, a company bonus scheme, and a pension scheme. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If invited to interview, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application.