Commis Chef

Position

Commis Chef – London

About Generator

Generator is a global hospitality brand. We seek an exceptional and passionate Commis Chef to join our Kitchen team in London.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes within company guidelines
• Ensure our guests receive an exceptional level of service and encourage a guest service attitude in staff
• Anticipate guests’ needs and provide service to exceed their expectations
• Prepare all mis‑en‑place for all relevant menus
• Be aware of departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues to your manager
• Comply with company security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Constantly improve product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided
• Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the Head Chef that are relevant to the job

Qualifications

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative & love great food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commerciality with a strong passion for driving revenue
• Understand stock‑control and keep costs to a minimum
• Be a ‘people person’, social and always love our guests
• Like getting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will be an excellent communicator
• Available to work when needed
• You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role

Experience

• Experience working within the food industry in a similar role
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for food and service
• A passion for trending Food concepts locally and elsewhere
• Understand the food business and be passionate about maximising revenue

Employee Benefits

• Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
• Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn up to £1,000 for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees
• Ideas Award – Quarterly award to double pay for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
• Employer funded life assurance at two times base salary to cover death in service lump sum payments
• Employer funded income protection to cover 50% of base salary to cover prolonged absence from work due to incapacity
• Two free nights’ accommodation across any hostels (subject to availability)
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members
• Social events and celebrations calendar
• Various employee recognition schemes
• Online learning tools

Compensation

To be discussed.