Commis Chef * 40 hours a week contract * 5 single shifts * no doubles
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Position Overview & Specifications
Commis Chef at Padella * Strict 40 a week contract * 5 single shifts * no doubles!
About the role
This is a shout out to all chefs who are ready to take the next step in their careers. If you share our passion for cooking awesome food using the best produce the UK and Europe have to offer, then leave the rest to us. We will train, mentor and nurture you every step of the way.
This will be a role that entails 5 single shifts and no doubles!
Padella has become known for its fresh pasta rolled and shaped daily and served in a fun, informal and buzzing restaurants.
Aside from working with kick-ass teams in sexy restaurants, we also go on regular trips around the UK and Italy to visit our farmers, millers, winemakers, olive oil producers and other restaurants for epic lunches!
Requirements for the Commis Chef at Padella
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef
- Willingness to learn and strive in your career
- Pride yourself to be sharp in your presentation and professionalism
- A great team player
- Fluent in English both verbally and written.
Benefits for the Commis Chef at Padella
- Work life balance means everything to us at Padella
- Strict 40 hour a week contract
- 5 single shifts, no doubles!
- Refer a friend bonus of £500 for all other roles once they pass probation
- 50% on food and drink at both Padellas
- Summer and Christmas staff parties
- Wine qualifications at to WSET level
- Staff trips to Italy to meet our suppliers
- Team Breakfast and Dinner every day cooked by our Ninja Chefs and soon to be you too!
- Internal Padella training
- UK suppliers trips - e.g. Neals Yard Dairy and Cobble Lane Cured.
- Padella Career development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to working 40 hours a week, and are you fully flexible to work mornings, evenings and weekends?
Experience:
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commis Chef * 40 hours a week contract * 5 single shifts * no doubles roles across Padella's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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