Commis Chef

Status: Full Time

Compensation: Competitive

Position Summary:

The Commis Chef plays a vital role in supporting the overall organization and efficiency of the kitchen. Reporting directly to the Head Chef, the Commis Chef is responsible for preparing, receiving, and organizing produce and ingredients for use by line cooks and sous chefs. By maintaining a high standard of food safety, hygiene, and organization, the Commis Chef ensures the kitchen runs smoothly and consistently delivers exceptional dining experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive, wash, chop, and properly store produce and ingredients according to kitchen standards.
• Accurately label, date, and organize prepared items for easy use by the culinary team.
• Support line cooks and sous chefs by ensuring prep stations are fully stocked and organized for service.
• Follow all directions from the Chef de Cuisine while communicating effectively with all back-of-house staff.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe work environment at all times.
• Monitor food storage areas to ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and minimize waste.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards in all prep and storage practices.
• Assist with unloading, inspecting, and organizing deliveries to ensure quality and freshness.
• Partner with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow and readiness for peak dining periods.

Special Projects/Tasks:

• Assist with the preparation and organization of any on-site or off-site events
• Support the execution of new menu items or seasonal changes through prep responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Availability:

• Open and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Food Handler’s or Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certification (required)

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in a professional kitchen environment (preferred).
• Experience in high-volume or elevated dining settings is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 13.6 kilos, bend, twist, and stand/walk for prolonged periods.

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented and efficient.
• Comfortable following direction and structured workflows.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Reliable and responsible.
• Career driven and eager to learn.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 18 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering any work type other than full on-site, is fraudulent.