Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; Boscastle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

30% off food and 50% off overnight

£150 towards a stay

Retail discounts across retailers

Great training and progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Wellington Hotel in Boscastle is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll assist in food preparation and help run service with passion for quality dishes using locally sourced produce.

Join a historic coaching inn under St Austell Brewery, offering training, tips, and perks including staff discounts, meal on shifts, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Assists in the preparation of food and follows recipes and procedures.
• Delivers consistent, high-quality food offerings and supports daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and plating.
• Work as part of a team to ensure kitchen procedures are followed and dish specifications met.
• Support the kitchen during service to maintain quality and speed.

Skills

Well organized

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Product knowledge

Job description

The Wellington Hotel dates back to the 16th century and lies within the picturesque coastal village of Boscastle. This historic family-friendly destination is one of the oldest coaching inns in Cornwall and boasts a popular pub, restaurant, and overnight accommodation.

Boscastle is set along the county’s dramatic north coast, with spectacular walking trails and golden beaches on its doorstep. It’s a go-to for locals and visitors alike.

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What We Offer …

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Commis Chef's…

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.