Commis Chef

Chilled Pubs; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilled Pubs is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced chefs while supporting kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a family-like environment, it's an exciting opportunity for aspiring chefs to grow their careers.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Christmas and New Year’s Day off

Birthday as a paid day off

Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eager to develop skills and deliver high standards.
• Flexible approach to work, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations as a Commis Chef.
• Work closely with senior chefs and learn all areas of the kitchen.
• Ensure efficiency and take ownership of your area.

Skills

Passion for great food

Teamwork

Efficiency

Job description

Looking to start or grow your career in the kitchen?

We are always keen to speak with potential chefs of the future! Whether you’re due to finish college soon and looking for your first full-time role or you just fancy re-training and trying something completely different, our kitchens could be the place for you!

Ready to ignite your fire? Think… towering burgers, wood-fired pizza, giant swinging skewers, sweet bao buns, and homemade Italian gelato. An extensive fresh food menu requires top talent to deliver top-notch, quality food. Sound good?

With full support and guidance from our kitchen teams, we can provide you with all the tools to become an excellent chef. We know our pubs are amongst the best, and it’s only right that the people who work here are too!

Who are Chilled Pubs?

It all started back in 2007 when Loren agreed to Richard's crazy dream, and they together purchased the Bulls Head in Repton. Fast forward 17 years, and they have a thriving pub business with 7 gorgeous sites, over 500 employees, an industry-leading food & drink menu, and, just to be a bit different, 7 mascot alpacas.

Driven by their vision to become the top pub brand in The Midlands, they’re passionate about finding superstars to live and breathe their values and ensure all guests are truly wowed by their Chilled Pub experience. With no signs of slowing down, Richard and Loren are always on the lookout for their next project and aim to reach a portfolio of 20 pubs soon!

What the role entails?

1. Supporting the kitchen and ensuring operations run smoothly as a Commis Chef.
2. Working closely with senior chefs to understand different roles and stations within the kitchen.
3. Learning all areas of the kitchen, from setup to food preparation and final clean down.
4. Working independently and as part of the team, taking ownership of your area, tracking orders, and ensuring efficiency.
5. Supporting in any section of the kitchen as needed, with a good understanding of the full menu and confidence to help in any area.

Who are we looking for?

1. A passion for great food and a genuine foodie mindset.
2. Alignment with our values: warm, friendly, and guest-obsessed.
3. An upcoming chef eager to develop skills and deliver high standards.
4. Genuine excitement to be part of our team and passion for Chilled Pubs.
5. A flexible approach to work, including evenings and weekends.

What’s in it for you?

1. A competitive, industry-leading salary based on experience.
2. 28 days paid holiday.
3. Christmas and New Year’s Day off every year.
4. Your birthday as a paid day off.
5. Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs.
6. A sociable team and a family-like environment.
7. Instant access to Wage-Stream for early salary access.
8. Monthly incentives, annual awards, and tickets to major UK music events.
9. Pension scheme (optional after 3 months).
10. Career development opportunities through training and apprenticeships.

We are proud to have created a real family at Chilled Pubs, with many employees achieving nearly 10 years of service.