Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Food & drink discount

Stay discount 50%

Stay voucher £150

Retail discount

Training & progression

Meal provided

Flexible working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Samuel Jones in Exeter is seeking a part-time Commis Chef to join a popular bar and restaurant on one of the city’s most pleasing stretches, serving contemporary dishes with award-winning beers.

You will assist in food preparation, work as part of a busy kitchen team, follow exact procedures for every dish, and enjoy benefits including tips sharing, discounts, training, and flexible hours. If you are organised, passionate about great food, and keen to develop, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience as a commis chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet dish specifications.
• Flexible, team-oriented with good organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and plating.
• Work as part of the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Follow recipes and kitchen procedures precisely.

Skills

Commis Chef

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Nestled on the quay, the Samuel Jones is a stylish place to eat and drink in Exeter where contemporary and imaginative dishes are served with award-winning beers and a welcoming atmosphere.

You’ll be working at a popular bar and restaurant that’s found on one of the city’s most pleasing stretches, with a wealth of enviable sights and destinations on the doorstep.

Part time opportunity! Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What We Offer

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Commis Chef's

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.