Commis Chef
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. WSH scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Searcys at a spectacular new venue opening in the heart of Knightsbridge this year.
Set within one of London’s most prestigious and vibrant destinations, we are looking for an outstanding Commis Chef to join our opening team. An exceptional opportunity to be part of one of London’s most anticipated luxury openings.
Jaguar is an iconic brand with an illustrious heritage that is now undergoing a dramatic transformation. Jaguar is being repositioned as a modern luxury brand, creating a new end-to-end client journey underpinned by an all-electric portfolio. This new Knightsbridge location will play a defining role in that vision - establishing a presence and creating a destination that builds brand presence, deepens client engagement, and drives cultural relevance from the moment it opens.
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 venues
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Working as a Commis Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will support the Sous/Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and learn from senior members of the brigade.
- Role: Commis Chef
- Contract: Full Time & Part Time
- Salary: £15 - £16 per hour
- Opening times: 10:00 - 20:00
- Open: 7 days a week
- Start date: ASAP
- To prepare food to a high standard in any area required by the senior chefs
- To assist in any extra functions.
- To provide to a consistently high standard for functions and different dining areas.
- To manage the Client Dining, restaurant/Cafe, hospitality and conference food offers when requested by senior chefs
- To assist in the training of junior staff
- To ensure smooth running of daily operations
- Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
- Staff food standards
- Waste control
- To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy
- To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations.
- Any other reasonable request of Senior Management
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