Commis Chef

Soho House & Co. is seeking a full-time Commis Chef to join the team at Soho Farmhouse - Chipping Norton, UK. This position lets you support the kitchen brigade while refining your craft and helping deliver quality dining for members and guests.

Position Summary

As the Commis Chef at Soho House & Co. located in Soho Farmhouse - Chipping Norton, UK, you will work closely with senior kitchen colleagues to prepare dishes of the highest standard. Daily activities centre on ready-to-serve food preparation, station set-up and stocking, plus plating that meets club guidelines, all while upholding the values expected of the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Support chefs on every kitchen section by preparing and producing dishes that show consistency and careful detail.
• Stick to recipe instructions, portion sizes and presentation rules given by the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Keep food preparation areas clean and orderly while following hygiene, food safety and allergen procedures at all times.
• Help receive and store deliveries, rotate stock correctly and apply labels that meet HACCP requirements.
• Build competence in core techniques covering knife work, basic sauces, vegetable preparation and finished plating.
• Complete all mise en place on schedule and keep the rest of the brigade informed about progress.
• Take ownership of the tasks assigned to you and finish them within agreed timeframes and quality levels.
• Show a ready attitude to develop by seeking coaching and constructive feedback from senior chefs.
• Contribute to the preparation and service of team meals so they remain high quality and suitable for dietary needs.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of two years’ previous experience in a comparable kitchen role.
• Genuine enthusiasm for food, careful attention to detail and a clear wish to keep learning.
• Working knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Sound communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Positive, proactive and respectful manner under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• A culinary qualification such as NVQ Level 1 or 2 is helpful though not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies set out in the training schedule and Club School.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and rotas, including weekends and bank holidays as rostered.
• Capability to follow direction, contribute within a team and also work independently when required.

Working at Soho House & Co.

Soho House & Co. is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. Colleagues receive weekly pay and a meal prepared by the chefs while on duty. Further advantages include Soho Friends Membership, a 50 per cent team discount on food and drink available seven days a week, staff room rates, a Health Cash Plan that can cover up to two additional dependents, a Dental Plan with the same dependent option, a birthday day off after one year of continuous service, up to 50 per cent staff discount on Cowshed and Soho Home, two paid days each year to support a chosen charity through Soho Impact, free counselling sessions, the Cookhouse and House Tonic programmes that provide food and drink training plus related events, continuous training for personal and professional growth, and monthly team events ranging from fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes. The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is £14.50 – £14.50 GBP.

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