Commis Chef - London

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we've been part of some of the UK's most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the caf s, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you'll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we're looking for a Commis Chef to join our team in London.

Job Title: Commis Chef
Location: Guinness Open Gate Brewery London, Old Brewers Yard, Covent Garden, London
Opening Date: December 2025 (pre-opening training begins 3rd November 2025)
Salary: 13.85 per hour depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Guinness is proud to return to London with the opening of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden - a world-class destination combining innovation, craft and hospitality.
Set across multiple levels, it will feature a working brewery, bars, tasting rooms and dining experiences that celebrate the rich heritage and future of Guinness.

As Commis Chef, you'll join our opening kitchen team, learning from talented chefs while helping to deliver fresh, modern food that pairs perfectly with our beers.

What You'll Do

• Support your section and senior chefs in preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to high standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organisation and food safety at all times.
• Learn and develop new skills - from prepping ingredients and mastering techniques to understanding service flow in a high-end venue.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively, keeping communication open across the kitchen team.
• Assist in stock rotation, deliveries, and mise en place preparation.
• Take part in training sessions ahead of the December opening, learning about Guinness flavours and food pairings.

Who You Are

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn - you take pride in doing things the right way.
• Some kitchen or hospitality experience is ideal, but most importantly you bring a positive attitude and a passion for food.
• You thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• You're curious about ingredients, presentation and how food connects with great beer.
• Committed to growth - you're looking for a kitchen where you can build a career, not just a job.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join the opening team at Guinness's new flagship venue in London.
• Competitive pay, meals on duty, and staff discounts.
• Comprehensive training and development, including mentorship from experienced chefs.
• A welcoming, inclusive team culture built on respect and teamwork.
• Clear progression opportunities - develop your skills and move up through the brigade.
• A central Covent Garden location with excellent transport links.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance

• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

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