Commis Chef

Young's Pubs; Ditchling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Discounts in Young's Pubs

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

You will join The Bull, a traditional 16th century pub with rooms in Ditchling, as a Commis Chef at Young’s Pubs. You’ll work with our kitchen team, learning from experienced chefs and developing your skills in a fast-paced, food-led pub environment.

We offer an Apprenticeship Scheme, access to culinary masterclasses, a 20% discount across Young’s Pubs, 28 days holiday, weekly pay and a supportive path to growth toward CDP roles. Join us and kick-start your career in premium pub hospitality.

Qualifications

• Active or aspiring Commis Chef with passion for fresh food
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive kitchen
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work to high standards and maintain consistency
• Good planning and organisational skills to manage daily prep

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep and cooking to high standard
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver top quality service
• Learn from senior chefs and develop culinary skills
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety across the kitchen
• Contribute to daily tasks and support menu execution

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

Ready to turn up the heat, sharpen your skills and cook up something seriously special? We’re on the hunt for a passionate, enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen team at our premium, food-led pub!

Think fresh, seasonal ingredients, big-flavour dishes, beautifully executed pub classics and menus that get guests talking (and coming back for more!). We’re all about seriously good food, proper culinary creativity and a kitchen where passion is served up alongside every plate.

As our Commis Chef, you'll be right at the heart of the action, learning from talented chefs, getting hands-on with fantastic ingredients and building the skills to become a kitchen superstar. From prep perfection to plate-up brilliance, you'll play a key part in creating the delicious, high-quality food that makes us stand out from the crowd.

If you're a food-loving, flavour-chasing, fast-learning chef with bags of enthusiasm and a hunger to grow, this is your chance to get stuck in, get creative and kick-start an exciting career in premium pub hospitality. Apron on, knives sharp – let's get cooking!

Commis Chef

The Bull is traditional 16th century pub with rooms, famed for our hospitality, that serves as a hub to the people of Ditchling and beyond. Our cosy bar is bustling with friendly locals, our restaurant packed with foodies, and our large garden is perfect for enjoying a pint in the sunshine. We have six country style bedrooms upstairs and are happily dog friendly throughout.

Our landlord Phil heads up a close-knit team, who are like family, supporting one another through the trials & tribulations of pub life. Hard work, good fun, reliability, and biscuits make our world go round.

We'd love to meet you if you share our ethos, welcome a good work/life balance, and have passionate & energy.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks

Thanks for your interest in working with Young’s.

Skills

• Food Safety
• Food Preparation