Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant company is seeking a Commis Chef to join the team at Hoghton Arms, Withnell. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, creating delicious meals, and growing within your culinary career. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and experience in a similar role. Benefits include a reliable hours contract and staff discounts.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible and part-time hours

Access to professional wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or as an experienced KP.
• Willingness to learn about kitchen areas and procedures.
• Ability to deliver great, hot food to spec each time.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with day-to-day operations.
• Prep and create meals to bring the pub menu to life.
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for food

Fast-paced environment experience

Job description

Overview

Commis Chef – Withnell

Up to £12.21 per hour • 35hrs per week • Reliable hours contract

MARSTON'S is on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team at Hoghton Arms, Withnell, PR6 8BL.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

We\'ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract
• £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift
• Flexible and part time hours to fit around family or education
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Apprenticeship programmes and L&D support
• A friendly, lively atmosphere with diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for wellbeing support

How to apply

Checklist

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

Hoghton Arms • Withnell • PR6 8BL

Benefits (highlights)

• Wellbeing: Access to professional wellbeing support including Licenced Trade Charity
• Accommodation: Optional on-site accommodation for some roles
• Award winning: UK Top 100 employer and #1 in pub sector for 2025
• Bonus: Performance related bonuses for pub management roles; discretionary bonus for support centre teams
• Competitive salaries: Great wages with a fun environment
• Long service: Loyalty awards for anniversaries
• Food and drink: 30% staff discount and £4.50 refuel meal deal
• Pension: Company contributory pension for salaried roles; auto enrolment for hourly roles
• Private healthcare: Some roles include private healthcare
• High street discounts: Discounts and cashback offers
• Employee discount: 30% discount on Marston\'s food and hotel stays
• Training and development: Apprenticeships, L&D teams, and e-learning