Commis Chef

Experienced Chef – Fine Dining RestaurantJob Overview

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team as we enter one of our busiest periods of the year.

With Christmas parties, large group bookings, events and increased restaurant trade approaching over the next four months, we need someone who already has strong professional kitchen experience and can confidently work in a busy service environment.

This is not an entry-level position.

Applicants should ideally hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery/Culinary qualification or equivalent and have previous experience working within a restaurant or fine-dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Work confidently across different kitchen sections
• Follow recipes, presentation standards and portion controls
• Handle multiple orders efficiently during busy services
• Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place before service
• Ensure dishes leave the kitchen quickly and consistently
• Maintain high standards of food presentation suitable for a fine-dining environment
• Work effectively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
• Support large bookings, Christmas parties and functions
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Follow food safety, allergen and HACCP procedures
• Monitor stock levels and minimise unnecessary food waste
• Keep your section clean, organised and ready for service

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous professional chef experience
• Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery/Culinary qualification or equivalent experience
• Previous restaurant/fine-dining experience
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergens
• Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Strong plating and presentation skills
• Ability to manage several orders at the same time
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Available for evenings and weekends

Experience preparing steaks, lamb, pasta, seafood and restaurant-style dishes would be particularly beneficial.

What We're Looking For

We are entering a very busy period over the next four months, including the Christmas season, so we need an experienced chef who can come into the kitchen and make an immediate contribution.

You should be confident during high-volume services while still maintaining the quality and presentation expected from a premium restaurant.

We're looking for someone who is fast, organised, clean, experienced and passionate about producing high-quality food.

If you have strong restaurant experience and are ready to join a busy kitchen team, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: From £10.85 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person