Commis Chef - Victoria & Albert Museum

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team at the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum. The role involves aiding in high-quality food preparation in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are flexible, passionate about food, and have a professional culinary background, seeking a full-time position with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

50% discount on food and soft drinks

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts at retailers

Endless tea and coffee on shift

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Fluency in English is necessary for both verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience as a Commis Chef in a high-volume kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure high-quality standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Support the head chef in menu execution and creativity.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Attention to detail

Creativity

Multitasking

Passion for food

Education

Professional culinary education

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Client:

BaxterStorey

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Company Description

When we founded Benugo 25 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Commis Chef to join the team at Victoria & Albert Museum

Ours cafes and restaurant at V&A has a mix of brasserie style food, freshly, made sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

About the Commis chef role:

• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Professional culinary education
• Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Confidence in multitasking in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment
• Passion for food and great attention to detail
• Creativity

The site is opened 7 days a week, daytime only (no evenings!), and we require you to be available full time, 5 days a week with 2 days off.

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Commis Chef within a fast-paced, high volume kitchen.

Job Type: Full-time - Fixed term (July - end September)

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders