Line Chef

Fenwick Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality group in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a full-time Commis Chef. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and create food from scratch while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Candidates should have experience in producing high-quality restaurant food and possess strong attention to detail. The position includes a competitive salary and an appealing benefits package.

Benefits

25% Colleague Discount

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

24/7 online GP

'Perks*': discounts & cashback

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis, Demi Chef, or Chef de Partie preferred.
• Track record of producing high-quality restaurant food essential.
• Passion for food and adaptability to new methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food and customer experience.
• Collaborate with a team to create innovative products.
• Work with fresh ingredients to prepare meals from scratch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food trends knowledge

High-quality food production

Job description

This role includes a variable service charge not displayed in the hourly rate advertised.

We are excited to announce a full-time Commis Chef role (40 hours per week) available in Kingston Fuego. Unlike many hospitality roles, ours do not involve late-night working, offering a rare and much sought-after work-life balance.

What does it mean to be a Chef at Fenwick?

Our team consistently delivers high-quality food, leveraging knowledge of food and hospitality trends to drive sales and create a fantastic customer experience. We are passionate about developing exciting and innovative products to showcase to our customers. If working with fresh ingredients and creating food from scratch motivates you, Fenwick could be the ideal next step in your career.

What do we look for?

• Previous experience in hospitality as a Commis, Demi Chef, or Chef de Partie is preferred.
• A proven track record of producing high-quality restaurant food is essential.
• Excellent skills, product knowledge, and awareness of food trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous working methods.
• A passion for food and the ability to learn and adapt to new ways of working.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas)
• 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days) and a holiday buying scheme allowing you to purchase an additional 5 days annually
• Birthday day off - 1 additional day in your birthday month
• WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, get fit programme, and more
• 'Perks*': discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on various products and leisure activities
• Pension scheme

About Fenwick and Our Restaurants

Founded in 1882, Fenwick is the UK’s largest family-owned department store group, rich in heritage. We are transforming our business to better serve our customers and are always looking for talented individuals to join us. Our restaurant division, with 10 owned restaurants and valued concession partners across 9 stores, offers an unrivalled dining experience showcasing the best of Fenwick hospitality.