Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pub company is looking for a Commis Chef to join their team. This role involves preparing and delivering great food while supporting the kitchen team. With opportunities for development into a Sous Chef position, the ideal candidate should have a passion for food and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The company prides itself on employee well-being and offers various perks, including discounts and training programs.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift

Flexible and part-time hours

Access to professional well-being support

Apprenticeship programs available

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is preferred.
• Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures.
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Help deliver great, hot food to spec every time.
• Complete the Chef Development Programme.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering great, hot food

Job description

Commis Chef

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

We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team. Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. If you’ve 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 while growing your career and developing skills you can take home. You’ll support the kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and help deliver great, hot food to spec every time.

• 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 a pub company that’s been voted Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first and offer real benefits including:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract for security and consistency
• £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift
• Flexible and part-time hours to work around family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic apprenticeship programmes and dedicated L&D teams
• A friendly and lively atmosphere with 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 celebrate you for being you. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.

How to apply

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

The benefits

• Wellbeing: Professional wellbeing support via Licenced Trade Charity
• Accommodation: Optional on-site accommodation for many General Manager roles
• Award winning: Named in UK Top 100 employers and #1 in pub sector for 2025
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus schemes for pub roles; discretionary bonus for support centre
• Competitive salaries: Great wages with enjoyable work
• Long service: Awards for loyalty milestones
• Food and drink: 30% discount for staff; £4.50 meal deal on shift
• Pension: Auto-enrolment or company pension schemes
• Private healthcare: Some roles offer private healthcare
• High street discounts: Wide range of discounts and cashback
• Employee discount: 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays
• Training and development: Apprenticeships, L&D teams, and e-learning