Commis Chef

THE PIG; Arundel; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Staff stays – free B&B

Food & beverage discount 35%

Fresh chef whites

Annual holiday increase

Take home goods at cost

Help@Hand GP/Physiotherapy/counselling

Critical illness cover

Death in service cover

Learning & development

Career progression

Anniversary vouchers

Job summary

THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NL, is seeking a Commis Chef for a 40-hour week across five days. The role offers hands-on training in a fast-paced, seasonal kitchen with local suppliers and our homegrown produce, designed to develop your culinary skills and passion.

We provide Paid Overtime, staff stay benefits, generous food and drink discounts, new chef whites, and a clear path for progression along with learning opportunities and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside experienced chefs across each section to develop skills.
• Work in a fast-paced, energetic kitchen with local suppliers and seasonal produce.
• Contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Job description

Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NL

Pay package: £12.71 per hour (OTE £15.41 per hour including Tronc)

Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days

A Commis Chef role at THE PIG is like no other.

We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce, and a bit of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Chefs are passionate and above all, driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.

Our chefs are chatty people, having constant conversations with the gardeners, local farmers, butchers, and fishmongers about what is available and what is in season.

As Commis Chef, it's all about your passion for learning and our team setting you up for success. You will have the opportunity train alongside our experienced chefs across each section, passing on their knowledge and skill.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your commitment to us you can expect something a little different:

• Paid Overtime.
• Unlimited Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Fresh chef whites for every service.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service cover.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Opportunity to progress across the business.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.