Commis Chef

Ennismore; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension and life insurance

Free night at The Hoxton

Meal on shift

Training and development

Volunteer leave

Employee rewards

Discounts across The Hoxton and Ennism

Job summary

The Hoxton Dublin is recruiting a Kitchen Team member to support our busy kitchen, learn across stations and work with senior chefs to deliver high-quality dishes. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and ensure food safety while maintaining a clean, well-stocked station.

Bring energy, curiosity and a positive attitude to every shift. Join a vibrant team in a celebrated hospitality environment and enjoy staff benefits, training, and opportunities to grow within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food, hospitality and fresh ingredients.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Calm, focused and organised in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to listen, learn and take direction from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with preparation and production of dishes.
• Learn across sections and work with senior chefs.
• Prepare ingredients, wash, peel, chop and portion.
• Follow recipes and preparation lists for consistency.
• Keep section clean, stocked and organised during service.
• Communicate clearly and help during busy times.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and waste minimisation.
• Take pride in presentation and quality of each plate.
• Be curious and learn from the chefs.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

The Hoxton has opened its very first hotel in Ireland in the beautiful capital city of Dublin. This coastal city is steeped in history, packed with green parks and brought to life through music, art and the best social eating and drinking. The Hoxton, Dublin is home to 129 bedrooms of varying sizes, a lobby bar & restaurant, a historic bar, Cantina Valentina, our large ground floor restaurant and The Dig - our unique meetings and events space..

Job Description

What you will do…

• Support the kitchen team with the preparation and production of delicious, high-quality dishes.
• Learn and develop your skills across different sections of the kitchen, working closely with our senior chefs.
• Prepare ingredients to the required standard, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and basic cooking.
• Follow recipes, preparation lists and instructions to ensure consistency across every dish.
• Keep your section clean, organised and fully stocked throughout service.
• Work as part of the team during busy services, communicating clearly and helping wherever you’re needed.
• Ensure all food is stored, prepared and handled safely, following our food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Support with deliveries, stock rotation and maintaining a well-organised kitchen.
• Minimise waste and make the most of our ingredients while maintaining the quality and integrity of our dishes.
• Take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, paying attention to presentation, quality and consistency.
• Be curious, ask questions and take every opportunity to learn from the chefs around you.
• Follow all health, safety and food hygiene procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every shift.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality and working with fresh ingredients.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and understand that great kitchens are built on collaboration.
• You’re able to stay calm, focused and organised in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• You take pride in your work and care about the quality of the food you produce.
• You have good attention to detail and understand the importance of consistency.
• You’re willing to listen, learn and take direction from senior members of the kitchen team.You understand the importance of food hygiene, health and safety, or are keen to learn.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is a bonus, but not essential – we’re looking for the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
• Most importantly, you bring your personality, energy and curiosity to the kitchen every day.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.