Trainee Chef

Trainee Chef / Commis Crêpier (Willing to Learn & Progress)

Position: Trainee Chef / Commis Crêpier
Location: Bute Street, South Kensington
Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Have you always wanted to work in a professional kitchen but lacked the years of experience? Are you looking for a place that will actually invest time in training you?
Suzette, located in the heart of South Kensington’s bustling "Little French Quarter," is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Trainee Chef who is serious about learning the culinary trade and progressing into a skilled Chef/Crêpier.
We work in a fully open kitchen, so you don't need a massive CV—just a fantastic work ethic, a polished presentation, and a genuine passion to learn. We will teach you the rest!
What You’ll Learn & Do

• Master a Skill: Learn the traditional French art of preparing and cooking authentic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes on professional griddles.
• Kitchen Basics: Learn correct food preparation (mise en place), ingredient storage, and portion control.
• Food Safety Standards: Get hands-on training in basic food hygiene, safe food handling, and kitchen health standards.
• Open Kitchen Service: Work closely with our senior team in a clean, front-facing kitchen, and learn to stay calm and organised under pressure.

What We’re Looking For

• The Right Attitude: Someone who is seriously motivated to build a career in hospitality and progress to a full Chef role.
• Willingness to Learn: You listen well, take feedback, and naturally try to improve every day.
• Pride in Presentation: Because our kitchen is completely open to our guests, you must be well-presented, neat, and professional.
• Cleanliness Mindset: Someone who naturally understands the importance of keeping a clean, organized workspace ("cleaning as you go").
• Reliability: You are punctual, hardworking, and ready to show up for your team.

Why Start Your Career with Suzette?

• Real Training: Direct, hands-on coaching from experienced team members who want to see you succeed.
• Career Progression: We want to train you up to become a fully independent Chef with the pay to match.
• Great Environment: Work on the iconic pedestrian stretch of Bute Street with a friendly, supportive team.
• Daytime Hours: Excellent work-life balance with daytime-focused shifts (no late-night finishes!).
• Perks: Competitive starting hourly pay, shared tips, and free staff meals.

If you are ready to work hard, learn a unique culinary skill, and take the first real step in your chef career, we want to hear from you.

Pay: £12.71-£15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person