Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Bridgend seeks a Commis Chef to join their vibrant team. You will be responsible for prepping and creating dishes while developing your culinary skills in a supportive environment. The role offers a reliable hours contract and opportunities for career advancement, all while enjoying great benefits like a 30% discount at pubs and flexible hours.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs

Reliable hours contract

Flexible hours

Award-winning company benefits

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or as a KP.
• Willingness to learn kitchen operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prep and create dishes for the pub menu.
• Grow skills while supporting kitchen operations.
• Deliver great food to specifications.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or experienced KP

Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering great food

Job description

Commis Chef

Bridgend

Up to £12.21 per hour

25hrs per week

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

Marston's Rewards

Cherry Laurel, Bridgend, CF31 3RY

We're on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef: There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award‑winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people‑led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part‑time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high‑street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well‑being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.

How to apply checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes
• Have your CV ready to upload
• Double‑check your contact details

Additional benefits

• Wellbeing support through the Licensed Trade Charity
• Optional on‑site accommodation for certain roles
• Award‑winning status and recognition as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers
• Performance‑related bonus schemes for management/operations/sales roles and discretionary bonus for support teams
• Competitive salaries and opportunities for growth
• Long‑service awards for key anniversary milestones
• 30% discount on food and drink in Marston’s pubs; £4.50 refuel at work meal deal
• Company contributory pension scheme (auto‑enrolment for hourly roles)
• Access to private healthcare schemes in some roles
• High‑street and online discounts, cashback offers
• 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays
• Extensive apprenticeship and e‑learning programmes for training and development

Cherry Laurel, Bridgend, CF31 3RY