Commis Chef

About us

Harvey Nichols is not just a destination for luxury fashion. We are also a destination for award winning restaurants. With several superior dining and drinking offerings we provide our customers glamorous environments to enjoy a light lunch, an indulgent afternoon tea, a decadent cocktail or a sumptuous dinner. 

Job Purpose

To operate within a section of the Restaurant Kitchen with guidance and support from senior chefs, assisting in the preparation of dishes to the highest standard.

Job Objectives

• Maintain a positive attitude towards staff, customers, and any external contact.
• Communicate any relevant information presented to you to the appropriate manager
• Communicate with managers to receive guidance on Mise-En-Place, ordering, cleaning, labels and preparation.
• Demonstrate interest in food products/dishes asking relevant questions to further knowledge.
• Participate in functions and special events, working efficiently within a team to meet the standards set by senior chefs and provide excellent customer service.
• Form a productive relationship with FOH and bar staff, communicating regularly to allow smooth operations.
• Ensure portion sizes and ingredients used are consistent with costing and instruction from managers.
• Ensure stock rotation, ordering and Mise-En-Place is conducted efficiently to minimise wastage and maximise profits.
• Maintain the safe use of equipment, reporting any faulty or damaged equipment to the relevant manager on duty.
• Ensure health and safety practices are adhered to, as well as food hygiene regulations and security procedures.

Qualifications and Experience required

• Elementary food hygiene
• Minimum 1 year kitchen experience
• Good knife skills

Skills and Personal attributes required

• Communication skills
• Customer service centric
• Drive and energy
• Building working relationships
• Team player
• Problem solving

All your hard work, rewarded 

Our colleagues are as important to us as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including:

• Generous Service Charge
• Paid Overtime
• A unique Learning and Development programme to support your career with us
• Very generous staff discount plus annual clothing allowance
• Staff meals
• Seasonal staff parties and team days
• Charity day to support your good cause