Commis Chef

Chefs for Chefs Ltd; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary venture in Holmfirth is looking for a passionate commis chef to join their exciting new restaurant focusing on high-quality Italian cuisine. The role involves assisting in the daily kitchen operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and participating in food preparations. Ideal candidates should possess prior commis chef experience, a professional demeanor, and a friendly disposition. Excellent career prospects and a unique opportunity to help shape this new establishment awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Great career prospects

Conveniently located from most commuter links

Qualifications

• Candidate should have previous commis chef experience.
• Must have a professional approach to the position.
• A friendly and approachable personality is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a large team is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the kitchen.
• Liaise with the senior team.
• Report directly to the head chef.
• Ensure high levels of compliance and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Minimise product wastage.
• Participate in daily food preparations and service.

Skills

Previous commis chef experience

Professional approach

Friendly and approachable personality

Ability to communicate with a large team

Experience in multi-venue sites

Experience producing fresh, homemade bread and pastry products

Passionate about quality food

Job description

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting for a commis chef for our clients exciting new venture located near the famous picturesque Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.

A former Dyehouse is currently undergoing a major refurbishment being transformed into a casual, vibrant and energetic place to be. The Dyehouse will realise the overall vision of the brand delivering a truly unique and inspired Italian offer carefully partnered with local and Italian sourced produce. The brand experience will reflect authenticity, honesty, inclusivity all offered with an educational and interactive experience.

The Brand will become famous for its handmade pasta, pizza, bread, antipasti, pastries, gelato and a complimentary offer of traditional Italian regional dishes and locally crafted produce. All presented in a truly experiential environment and with excellence in customer service. The kitchen will be largely open to the public and also involve chef’s demo cooking, serving in the deli and talking to customer about the dishes they have created and the provenance of the food.

Guests will be able to experience the brand across a number of concepts. A 60 cover informal Eatery, a casual deli / tapas bar which includes a retail counter, A bar: coffee by day cocktail by night and a Wood Fried Pizza counter which will also be used for cooking demos and private dining. Outside extends to a small covered Herb Garden offering additional dining options and a larger garden area for outside eating and hosting summer events.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a chef to collaborate and shape the formation of a new brand venture partnering with a passionate and committed team who have a clear vision for quality, modern family dining and plans for on-going further expansion.

We kindly request that all candidates have a fully up to date CV prior to submitting the application.

Candidate Role

• Assist in the daily running of the kitchen
• Liaise with the senior team
• Report directly to the head chef
• Ensure the kitchen is working at a high level of compliance and hygiene standards
• Minimise product wastage
• Participate in daily food preparations and service

Candidate Specification

• Previous commis chef experience is preferred
• Have a professional approach to the position
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Be able to clearly communicate with a large team
• Ideally have experience in multi-venue sites
• Have experience producing fresh, home made bread and pastry products
• Preferable experience in high end Italian venues preferred
• Be passionate about fantastic and consistent quality food

The Employer

• Privately owned company
• Currently going through major investment
• Proposed opening time frame – late November

Company Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Great career prospects
• Conveniently located from most commuter links

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.