Demi is an intimate 20-seat, tasting menu only restaurant in the North Loop of Downtown Minneapolis. Our entire team, including culinary, hospitality, and dishwashing professionals, is only 20 people. 

We are looking for a Full-Time Commis Chef who has:

• A warm and positive demeanor with colleagues and guests alike
• Ability to work independently while also actively supporting other team members throughout the restaurant
• Ability to stay focused and organized, prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and work productively as a team
• Fine dining or upscale restaurant experience is preferred

Responsibilities include:

• Keep walk-in and dry storage neatly organized and make sure items are properly labeled and dated per Minnesota Department of Health requirements
• Maintain FIFO (first in, first out) organization
• Assist chef team in all areas of prep and to be ready for service on time
• Communicate when ordered product is missing or out of stock and helping to find a solution with the chef team
• Support the rest of the team, including dishwashing, as needed

Requirements:

• Weekend availability
• Written and verbal English language fluency
• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 10-12 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Demi is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world with a dedication to creating joyful guest experiences and offering exceptional levels of service. Demi was the only independent restaurant selected for the association in 2024 and the only member in Minnesota.

This is a Full-Time position requiring 4 shifts per week.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Paid time off (PTO) is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked and is available for use as soon as it is accrued.
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, accident, life, and short term disability insurance plans are available after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company matching is available after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
• Free and unlimited access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Discounted employee dining at sister restaurant Spoon and Stable.

Soigné Hospitality Group was created by Chef Gavin Kaysen, chef and owner of Spoon and Stable, Demi, Bellecour Bakery, KZ Provisioning, and GK at Home. We believe that taking care of employees is the best way to take care of our guests. With that in mind, we work hard to create work environments that are inspirational and exciting and offer opportunities for professional development throughout the duration of every team member’s tenure. Last but certainly not least, we are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.