Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

Marston's Rewards

Wellbeing support including Licenced-T

Optional on-site accommodation

Award-winning employer recognition

Performance-related bonus schemes

Opportunities for career advancement

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

£4.50 refuel meal deal

Flexible and part-time hours

Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

Apprenticeships and e-learning

Job summary

Marston's PLC is seeking a Commis Chef in Ipswich at Mermaid venue. The role offers a reliable hours contract with a salary of up to £13.00 per hour and 15 hours per week. We provide a friendly, team-based environment with opportunities for progression and a range of employee benefits.

You will be part of a busy kitchen, learning kitchen procedures and contributing to consistent, quality food service. Flexible and part-time hours help fit around your lifestyle, with wellbeing and career

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Deliver great, hot food to specification every time

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Customer focus

Passion for food

Job description

Commis Chef

Location: Ipswich

Venue: Mermaid

Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour

Hours: 15hrs per week

Contract: Reliable hours contract

Benefits:

• CDP for career progression
• Privilege card discount
• Marston's Rewards
• Privilege card discount
• Marston's Rewards
• Wellbeing support including support from the Licenced Trade Charity
• Optional on-site accommodation for many roles
• Award-winning employer recognition
• Performance-related bonus schemes
• Opportunities for career advancement including a pathway to become a Sous Chef
• 30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• Refuel at work meal deal for £4.50 including a meal and drink
• Flexible and part-time hours to suit your lifestyle
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Range of apprenticeship programmes
• Friendly, diverse team environment
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for well-being support

Location Details

Venue: Mermaid

Address: Ipswich, IP1 2EN

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The Benefits

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award Winning

Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Salary & Rewards

• Opportunity to earn a great wage while having fun at work
• Loyalty rewards through long service awards
• Food and drink discounts, including 30% off food and drinks in our pubs and access to our £4.50 refuel meal deal
• Pension schemes with company contributions
• Private healthcare options in some roles
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Employee discounts on food and hotel stays (30%)
• Training and development programs including apprenticeships and e-learning platforms

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Up to £13.00 per hour

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support, The benefits

Wellbeing As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.

Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.

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