Commis Chef - Busy & Welcoming Restaurant | Christchurch
Love cooking with fresh ingredients? Looking for a supportive kitchen team where you can develop your skills and enjoy coming to work?
A popular and well-established restaurant in Christchurch is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join its growing kitchen brigade. Thanks to an incredibly busy summer season and consistent trade throughout the week, we're expanding our team and looking for someone who takes pride in producing quality food.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive salary and hourly rates (dependent on experience and skillset)
✅ Tronc included
✅ Around 45 hours per week (with flexibility for chefs seeking slightly fewer hours)
✅ Mainly straight shifts, with flexibility wherever possible
✅ On-site or nearby parking available
✅ A friendly, stable and experienced kitchen team
✅ Well-maintained kitchen with quality equipment that is fully operational
✅ Excellent opportunity to learn and develop your culinary skills
The Role
Working alongside a strong and supportive kitchen team, you'll assist with food preparation, service and maintaining high standards across the kitchen. We take pride in preparing a large proportion of our food from fresh ingredients and don't rely heavily on pre-made products, making this a great environment for chefs who genuinely enjoy cooking.
During the summer months, we do not serve breakfast, meaning shifts focus on lunch and dinner service, helping to create a better work-life balance and shorter working days than many hospitality roles.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for cooking and fresh food
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well within a team
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Previous kitchen experience beneficial but not essential
Why Join Us?
With the fantastic weather bringing visitors to Christchurch in their numbers, our restaurant is busier than ever-not just at weekends but throughout the entire week. As a result, we're investing in our team and looking for enthusiastic chefs who want to be part of a thriving, positive kitchen environment.
If you're ready to build your culinary career in a busy, professional and welcoming restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. 🍽️👨🍳👩🍳
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