Commis Chef
Company: WSH Group
Role summary
Commis Chef is a role at WSH Group in City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-14. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Commis Chef
- Company
- WSH Group
- Location
- City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-14
Job description
Company Description
Searcys are looking for a Commis Chef to join the team at the our unique Venue at The Kings Fund.
Working as Commis Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Sous/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the junior kitchen brigade.
The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Searcys are proud to work alongside The King's Fund providing high end hospitality and catering for their prestigious event calendar.
As a Commis Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
50% discount across Searcys venues
Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Employee assistance programme
Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
Annual celebration event
Cycle to work scheme
A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Job Description
Job Type: zero hours Contract
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
Reports into Senior Kitchen team.
Working closely with the Senior Chefs to grow in skillset and develop further within the kitchen team.
To produce such dishes as required by Senior Kitchen Team to high standards and to ensure sufficient mis–en–place for the whole day service.
To inform Head Chef / Senior Kitchen Team of any shortages of supplies throughout service.
To cook and prepare staff food as required.
To manage your section with pride and undertake all your tasks diligently, always being a team player.
To attend all training and development courses as requested by Searcys.
To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including (but not exclusively) The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations, and all Company and Client policies and procedures.
To always represent Searcys in a professional manner through your behaviour, appearance and knowledge.
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills
Takes the initiative
Excellent time management
Supportive / Team player
Demonstrate high level of organisation
Excellent record keeping
To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business
To be able to work under pressure
To have a positive and co-operative attitude
Additional Information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 0
Compensation: up to GBP 14.80 - hourly