Commis Chef Jobs
Commis Chef jobs are open across fine dining, hotels, resorts, and institutional kitchens, from entry-level prep to junior line cook, with specializations in pastry, garde manger, and saucier work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Role Purpose
Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and as importantly the food. As Cook / Commis Chef, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest's experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you'll create some of our guests' most lasting memories.
Key Accountabilities
- Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you'll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
- Own your kitchen - keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
- Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
- Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment.
- Be cleaner than clean - meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
- Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
- Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice
- Wear your uniform with pride.
- Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.
Key Skills & Experiences
- Strong - sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
- Literate - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
- Flexible - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
- Compliant - as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you'll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
- Articulate - a great communicator, you'll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
- EEO Is The Law - click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here.
- IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.
- If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.
- For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Role Purpose
Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and as importantly the food. As Cook / Commis Chef, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest's experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you'll create some of our guests' most lasting memories.
Key Accountabilities
- Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you'll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
- Own your kitchen - keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
- Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
- Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment.
- Be cleaner than clean - meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
- Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
- Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice
- Wear your uniform with pride.
- Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.
Key Skills & Experiences
- Strong - sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
- Literate - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
- Flexible - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
- Compliant - as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you'll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
- Articulate - a great communicator, you'll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
- EEO Is The Law - click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here.
- IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.
- If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.
- For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commis chef jobs.
- High school diploma or culinary school enrollment preferred by most employers
- Demonstrated knife skills including precise cuts such as julienne and brunoise
- Food handler or food safety certification such as ServSafe
- Ability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Basic knowledge of classical cooking techniques, stocks, sauces, and mise en place
Tips for Your Commis Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to each station
List the specific stations you've worked, like sauté, grill, or pastry, rather than writing 'kitchen experience.' Hiring chefs scan for station coverage fast, so matching your resume to the posting's station requirements gets you past the first cut.
Get your food handler certification current
Many kitchens won't schedule an interview until they confirm you hold a valid food handler or food safety certificate. Renew yours before you apply so you can answer 'yes, certificate attached' the moment you're asked.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commis chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your knife skills
If a posting calls out brunoise, chiffonade, or butchery, mirror that exact language in your application. Chefs reading dozens of resumes stop at candidates who demonstrate they already speak the kitchen's vocabulary.
Prepare a mise en place example for interviews
Interviewers at every level ask how you organize your prep before service. Walk through a real shift, name the dishes, the quantities, and the order you worked through them. Vague answers about 'being organized' do not stand out.
Follow up after a trail or working interview
Many kitchens invite candidates for a paid or unpaid trail shift before offering the role. Send a short, direct message within 24 hours naming one thing you enjoyed about the kitchen's style. It signals professionalism and genuine interest.
Commis Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commis chefs?
The companies hiring the most commis chefs right now include Holiday Inn, Aramark, and Zinnia Health, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Kansas, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups, resort operators, and large restaurant groups consistently represent a significant portion of active postings.
How many commis chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of commis chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most kitchen roles require an on-site presence. The small share of remote-adjacent work tends to involve recipe development, virtual cooking instruction, or food content creation rather than traditional line or prep work.
How do you become a commis chef?
You become a commis chef by completing a culinary arts program or earning a high school diploma and entering a kitchen through a dishwasher or prep cook role. From there, focus on mastering knife skills, classical sauces, and stock production. Earning a food safety certification and requesting station rotations speeds your progression to a recognized commis title.
Can you get hired as a commis chef with little experience?
Yes, many kitchens hire candidates with minimal professional experience if you can demonstrate solid knife technique and a working knowledge of mise en place. Completing a short culinary course, staging at a local restaurant without pay, or cooking in a volunteer or pop-up setting builds the practical evidence that compensates for a thin work history.
What does the commis chef interview process look like?
The commis chef interview process typically starts with a brief phone or in-person conversation about your background and availability, followed by a trail shift where you work a live service or complete a practical skills test. The chef de partie or sous chef observes your knife work, station organization, and how you respond to instruction under pressure before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to commis chef jobs?
You can find and apply to commis chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your station experience and availability, then apply directly to each posting that fits.
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