Commis Chef

Curtis Fox limited; Southwold; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plans

Pension up to 8%

Life insurance 5x salary

Free meals on shift

Employee discounts

Job summary

Curtis Fox limited on the Suffolk coast is seeking an Apprentice Commis Chef to train in a 2AA Rosette kitchen with an iconic 4 star hotel. You will earn a substantial £29,741 per year while you learn your craft under top chefs.

You will gain world-class mentorship, learn core techniques, and receive excellent benefits as you grow in a structured apprenticeship program within a celebrated kitchen.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and a desire to build a career in hospitality.
• Willingness to listen, learn and take feedback.
• Solid basic kitchen/knife awareness; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamental kitchen techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods.
• Assist senior chefs across all kitchen sections and help prepare seasonal dishes.
• Master food safety, hygiene, and stock rotation practices.
• Work with locally sourced ingredients to understand flavor profiles and presentation.
• Collaborate with kitchen and Front of House teams to maintain high service standards.

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart a serious career in the culinary world? This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to launch your career as an Apprentice Commis Chef within an iconic 4 star silver hotel and 2AA Rosette restaurant on the picturesque Suffolk coast.

Forget the low pay usually associated with traditional entry-level routes. This apprenticeship offers an outstanding wage of £29,741 per annum, allowing you to earn top-tier money while learning your trade alongside some of the finest talent in the industry.

Whether you are finishing culinary school/college or keen to formalise your training on the job, this role provides the ultimate springboard.

Why This Apprenticeship Stands Out

• Exceptional Pay & Perks: Earn a massive £29,741 per year plus a generous share of tips while you learn.

• World-Class Mentorship: Train under an experienced Executive Head Chef and senior brigade in a celebrated 2AA Rosette kitchen, using fresh, high-quality local produce.

• Matched Pension up to 8%: Industry-leading retirement contributions to set you up for the long term.

• Life Insurance: Substantial peace of mind with life assurance coverage of up to 5x your salary.

• Free Meals on Shift: Great food kept ready for you every single shift.

• Fantastic Extras: Access to share incentive plans, comprehensive wellbeing programmes, and generous employee discounts.

What You Will Learn & Do

As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will work across various sections of the kitchen, building a strong foundation for a successful culinary career.

• Learn fundamental kitchen techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods under expert guidance.

• Assist senior chefs across all sections of the kitchen, helping prepare seasonal dishes that wow hotel and restaurant guests.

• Master food safety, station hygiene, and proper stock rotation practices.

• Work with top tier, locally sourced ingredients to understand flavor profiles and dish presentation.

• Collaborate with both the kitchen brigade and Front of House teams to maintain high standards during service.

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine passion for food, cooking, and a strong desire to build a career in hospitality.

• An eager, positive attitude with a willingness to listen, learn, and take on feedback.

• Solid basic kitchen or knife awareness, though full, structured training is provided.

• Strong communication skills and a reliable, hardworking team player mindset.

• Flexibility to work split shifts across a 7 day rota, including weekends.

Ready to Launch Your Culinary Career?

Opportunities to train in a 2AA Rosette kitchen with this level of pay and benefits package do not come around often.