Commis/ Demi Chef

Café François; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in the City of Westminster seeks a full-time Demi Chef. This role offers a competitive hourly wage between £14.21 and £15.46, along with benefits such as paid overtime and a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume restaurants, ensuring food quality and hygiene are top priorities while working under pressure. Interested applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Referral scheme up to £700

Staff discount 35%

Extra holiday day on your birthday

Legal assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi CDP within a high-volume restaurant.
• Familiarity with food hygiene standards and quality control.
• Experience in ordering and managing stock.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of raw and cooked food and maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage stock and monitor portion and waste control.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Maison Francois- St James. Commis/ Demi Chef. Full time (min 45 hours contract). £14.21- £15.46 per hour. Paid overtime.

What we offer

• Referral scheme – up to £700 each new employee you refer (T&C’s apply).
• Supplier trips to visit our supply chain and see the wonderful farms our food comes from, and the vineyards our wine is from.
• Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service.
• £150 voucher to dine at Café/Maison François after each completed year of service.
• Staff discount 35% of the total bill (after probation period).
• Counselling services and 24 hour in moment support.
• Family Care, support with childcare, eldercare and pet care.
• Access to the GP Surgery Web App 24/7, 365 days.
• Legal assistance helpline.
• Summer and winter staff party with fine drinks, food, games and lots of FUN!
• Employee of Month - £50 voucher.

Who you will be

• Previous experience as a Demi CDP within a high-volume restaurant.
• Ensuring the quality of raw and cooked food, and that food hygiene standards are met.
• Ordering and managing stock, and monitoring portion and waste control.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail in maintaining the highest levels of service.

Who we are

From dawn to dusk, and all through the night, our teams are working hard to ensure every one of our guests can enjoy the best experience of Maison François possible.. The bustle of the morning preparations, the stoves lit and ovens roaring, the pastry chefs crafting elaborate concoctions, coffee brewing, waiters twirling, phones ringing, chefs searing and grilling, trolleys wheeling, fresh produce landing, wine pouring, and customers arriving from left and right, in a theatre of the senses and delight.. A modern approach, with a nod to the past..

Legal

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 45 Hours
Salary: £14.21 – £15.46 hourly
Benefits: Paid overtime- 45 Hour Contract

About Café François:
Drawing together inspiration from the iconic cafés of Paris, the hip new wave delis of California, and the stylish bistros of Montreal, Café François meets the need of locals and tourists alike, offering a refuge from the hustle and bustle.