COMMIS CHEF

The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team by assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring their station is ready for service. This role works closely with senior chefs to learn kitchen operations, follow food safety and hygiene standards, and contribute to the smooth flow of service. Success in this role means bringing a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn while helping deliver consistently great food and guest experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Food Preparation

  • Carry out bulk prep daily (vegetables, proteins, sauces, marinades, batching)

  • Follow prep lists and instructions issued by senior chefs

  • Ensure all prep is completed on time, consistent, and service-ready

  • Maintain quality and portion control across all items

2. Quality & Portion Control

  • Ensure adequate back ups are stocked and ready for service

  • Maintain high food standards & quality compliance

  • Ensure food served is aesthetic

  • Maintain zero guest complaints or have the ability to pivot for guest requests

  • Conduct tastings daily to ensure product quality

3. Hygiene & Section Cleanliness

  • Maintain kitchen & all BOH area hygiene

  • Liaise & delegate with stewards on hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

  • Enforce zero cross-contamination violations

  • Conduct daily shift sanitation checks on products and work areas

  • Ensure 100% PPE compliance.

4. Section Team Support & Coordination

  • Communication with sous chef is key

  • Support other sections during peak service hours

  • Attend kitchen briefings.

  • Ensure zero communication-related disruptions with team including FOH

5. Waste Control & Ingredient Management

  • Keep wastage at a minimum by ensuring proper fileting/storage & defrost cycles & standards are being followed

  • Maintain 100% FIFO compliance.

  • Report ingredient shortages asap

  • Complete accurate section stock checks.

Why Join Us?

✔ Be part of a growing and ambitious hospitality operation

✔ Opportunity for career progression and skill development

✔ Work closely with leadership and operations teams

✔ Dynamic, hands-on environment

✔ Competitive remuneration based on experience