About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
**Commis Chef – New Opening Bar & Restaurant – Mayfair, London**
**This is not just another opening. This is *the* opening.**
My client is bringing something different to Mayfair - a bold, transatlantic fine dining bar concept inspired by the energy of NYC, the precision of London, and the ingredient obsession of the world’s best kitchens. Think **Fallow meets Rules**, with a late-night edge, serious firepower, and zero compromise.
And we’re looking for a **Commis Chef** who wants to be part of something people will be talking about.
**The Role**
This is a **hands-on leadership role at the heart of a brand-new kitchen**.
You’ll work side by side with an ambitious team to:
Drive **day-to-day section, prep and hygiene** with intensity and precision
Deliver food that’s **refined, ingredient-led, and unapologetically bold**
Prepare the menu items, salad, garnish, batch and sauces and dessert prep where applicable
Support service — pushing standards, pace, and consistency every single shift
This is your chance to help **build something from the ground up**, not just maintain it.
What They Are Building**
A high-energy bar + restaurant hybrid** in the heart of Mayfair
Open kitchen, serious kit, and a menu that moves with the seasons
Fire-led cooking, premium produce, big flavours, clean execution**
A culture that values **craft, creativity, and proper hospitality**
Who You Are**
You’re not here to coast. You’re here to **push, and learn**.
Experience as a Commis Chef in **high-quality kitchens** but not a deal breaker
Being passion ate, energetic, and curious with precision, persistence with bags of character will drive this
Background in **fine dining, premium casual, or ingredient-led concepts**
Obsessed with **quality, detail, and consistency under pressure**
Passionate about **modern British cooking with global influence**
Calm, driven, and hungry to be part of something special
The chance to be part of a **serious Mayfair opening from day one**
A platform to **create, influence, and grow**
Work with a team that actually cares about food
Competitive salary + progression as the concept grows £16.00p/h incl. tronc / 45hr week aprox
The kind of kitchen you’ll be proud to put on your CV
Why This Role?
Openings like this don’t come around often. Fallow meets Rules, intellect over ego,
This is about:
Building a reputation
Cooking food that matters
Being part of a team that’s going places
**IDEAL for a college leaver or just started in the industry to build skills and details into a real career**
If you want to be in a kitchen that’s **ambitious, energetic, and just the right side of obsessive**, we want to hear from you.
The Chef Hub - raising the standard through community, quality, and opportunity.
Requirements
Ability to commute/relocate:
Mayfair London: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Min 1 years of culinary experience,
IDEAL for a college leaver or just started in the industry to build skills and details into a real career
Some experience required, but energy and confidence and the right attitude will build this
Passion for teamwork, commitment and growth, and intellect - not ego
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions or concerns.
Eligibility to Work in the UK - At The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK.
£16.00 p/h including TRONC