Commis Chef Apprentice - Level 2 at OXO Restaurant, Brasserie and Bar
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Company: HARVEY NICHOLS AND COMPANY LIMITED
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Location: SE1 9PH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,000.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000039916
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Application Deadline Date: 01/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: 4 days work, 1 day at college. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
A Chef Apprenticeship position is available to learn the preparation and cooking of all fresh ingredients on-site. This will include meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, breakfast, banqueting and desserts. You will learn basic kitchen skills and in addition learn about food hygiene, health and safety, storage and cleaning.
Training to be Provided
Training includes:
- On-the-job training 4 days a week and also 1 day a week at Westminster - Capital City College
- Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard
- Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1, progressing to level 2
Future Prospects
- Progression within your job role and organisation with the potential to complete further Apprenticeships and training relevant to your role as you progress
Vacancy Detail
A Chef Apprenticeship position is available to learn the preparation and cooking of all fresh ingredients on-site. This will include meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, breakfast, banqueting and desserts. You will learn basic kitchen skills and in addition learn about food hygiene, health and safety, storage and cleaning.
An iconic landmark on the bustling South Bank, the eighth floor of the OXO Tower is home to the renowned OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie. Drawing in Londoners for over two decades since its opening by Harvey Nichols in 1996, it has gained a glittering reputation for its seasonal British cuisine, outstanding service and unparalleled views across London.
With three amazing venues situated on the eighth floor of one of the most iconic landmarks in London, OXO offers our fearlessly stylish customers a destination with unprecedented dining and drinking. Working alongside our Executive Head Chef Jeremy Bloor very few places offer both our customers and our team members such a combination of experience, passion and commitment.
Once part of the Harvey Nichols family, they promise to ensure that working for Harvey Nichols is a uniquely rewarding experience. They put their values at the core of everything they do, not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way.
You will become a Commis Chef and join the team where you will be preparing and supporting the Restaurant/Brasserie/Pastry Kitchen team to provide the highest possible standards in this iconic venue.
Please note that this application goes straight to the training provider Capital City College and not the employer.
Other Information
Remember you will be on your feet all day! You will be working in a hot and busy kitchen. You will work a rota which may require you to work weekends and evenings. Please research the location and consider your commute in terms of time and cost before applying for the role.