Houston & Hawkes
Commis Chef
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We’re Hiring: Commis Chef
📍 Location: Central London
💷 Pay Rate: £15.75 per hour
🕒 Working Hours: 40 hours per week
📅 Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (no weekends)
📄 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Fine Dining. Fresh Ingredients. A Brilliant Place to Learn and Grow.
Houston & Hawkes are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our professional kitchen team at a fine dining site in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef early in their career who’s eager to develop skills, work with quality produce, and be part of a team that takes real pride in its craft.
🌟 About The Role
As a Commis Chef, you’ll work alongside our experienced chefs to prepare and present dishes to a high standard. You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team, learning on the job while contributing to the smooth running of daily kitchen service.
You’ll work with fresh ingredients, refined techniques, and a brigade that delivers exceptional food to discerning guests — all in a structured Monday to Friday environment, perfect for work–life balance.
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🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Supporting with preparation of high-quality dishes
- Working cleanly and efficiently in all sections of the kitchen
- Learning techniques and recipes from senior chefs
- Following food hygiene and safety procedures at all times
- Assisting with stock rotation and general kitchen duties
- Upholding fine dining standards in both prep and presentation
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Some previous kitchen experience (even basic) in restaurants, hotels or events
- A genuine passion for food and the hospitality industry
- Eagerness to learn, improve and contribute to a high-performing team
- A reliable, punctual and positive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and stay calm during busy service
- Basic food hygiene knowledge (training provided if needed)
🎁 Benefits
- £15.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday only – no weekends
- 40 hours per week
- Free meals while on duty
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday off every year – paid
- Uniform provided and laundered
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance (2x salary)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- CODE membership – hospitality perks and discounts
- Training and internal development opportunities
- Company events and employee recognition
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🌱 Who We Are
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning, independent contract caterer known for fresh, seasonal food and people-first service. We’re a certified B Corp and ranked among the Top 30 hospitality employers in the UK. We work with clients who value quality, sustainability, and professionalism — and we build teams who share those values.
💼 Ready to Join?
If you’re a rising chef ready to step into a professional kitchen and grow your skills in a fine dining environment, apply today and start your journey with Houston & Hawkes.
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