Commis Chef

Next Innovate; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Innovate invites a motivated Commis Chef to join a new restaurant opening in 2027. You will learn from experienced chefs and contribute to the kitchen from its early stages.

We are seeking someone with basic knife skills, good hygiene, and the ability to communicate in English and Chinese. A team-first attitude and punctual, dependable work style are essential in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience; fine-dining exposure is an advantage
• Basic knife skills and an understanding of kitchen hygiene
• Ability to understand kitchen instructions and communicate in English and Chinese; Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• A dependable, punctual and hardworking approach
• The ability to stay focused under pressure and follow instructions accurately
• A positive response to feedback and a respectful, team-first attitude
• Relevant culinary training is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Assist with ingredient preparation and daily mise en place
• Support senior chefs with cooking, portioning and plating as directed
• Keep workstations, utensils and equipment clean and organised
• Receive, label and store ingredients according to kitchen procedures
• Follow food safety, personal hygiene and stock rotation requirements
• Learn recipes, techniques and service standards through daily practice

Skills

Basic knife skills

Kitchen hygiene understanding

English communication

Chinese communication (Cantonese/Mand

Punctual/dependable

Team-focused attitude

Education

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

A new restaurant opening in 2027 is recruiting a motivated Commis Chef who is serious about building a culinary career. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs and contribute to a new opening from its early stages.

Key responsibilities

Assist with ingredient preparation and daily mise en place

Support senior chefs with cooking, portioning and plating as directed

Keep workstations, utensils and equipment clean and organised

Receive, label and store ingredients according to kitchen procedures

Follow food safety, personal hygiene and stock rotation requirements

Learn recipes, techniques and service standards through daily practice

About you

Previous professional kitchen experience; fine-dining exposure is an advantage

Basic knife skills and an understanding of kitchen hygiene

Ability to understand kitchen instructions and communicate in English and Chinese; Cantonese and/or Mandarin

A dependable, punctual and hardworking approach

The ability to stay focused under pressure and follow instructions accurately

A positive response to feedback and a respectful, team-first attitude

Relevant culinary training is an advantage