Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Flexible part-time hours

Meal deal on shift

Apprenticeship programmes

Private healthcare discounts

Gym discounts

Life event awards

Licensed Trade Charity support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Marston's Grandstand pubs are seeking a hands-on Chef to join our kitchen team on a part-time basis. You will help deliver hot, quality dishes, support the kitchen staff, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced pub environment.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, with a willingness to learn kitchen procedures and work as part of a dynamic team. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to grow within a renowned pub group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP.
• Willing to learn kitchen areas and procedures.
• Able to work within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion to deliver great, hot food to spec every time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Support kitchen team with preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to spec and to quality standards.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic team environment.

Skills

Chef experience

Kitchen procedures

Team player

Food preparation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

What is Grandstand? Grandstand isn't just another place to work - it's a place where your passion for sport and hospitality comes to life. At our Grandstand pubs, every event is a big moment, broadcast on big screens and celebrated by a community that thrives on energy, teamwork, and a shared love of creating great experiences.

Salary & Contract

Up to £12.71 per hour, 20hrs per week.

Reliable hours contract.

CDP for career progression.

Privilege card discount.

Benefits

• 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

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.