Commis Chef

The Seaburn Inn; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at Inns

£1 stay in January–March

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Seaburn Inn in Sunderland is looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high-quality dishes.

You’ll work closely with colleagues to prepare food items, follow recipes and maintain food safety and a clean, organized workstation. This role suits both experienced cooks and those studying, eager to gain hands-on hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and willingness to manage your section.
• Ability to follow recipes and specifications.
• Maintain food safety and stock labeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain clean station and follow recipes.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house and management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Culinary studies

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Seaburn Inn is perfectly positioned on Sunderland's seafront, offering stunning views of the coastline. Located right on the water’s edge, it sits between the vibrant coastal resort of Roker, home to the famous pier, and Whitburn in South Tyneside. With its prime seafront location, The Seaburn Inn is ideally placed to enjoy the beauty and charm of the surrounding area.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Commis Chef, you’ll be at the heart ofour kitchen, working closely with the team to deliver high-quality dishes andmaintain our standards. Whether you’re experienced or studying, your passionfor food will shine through as you take responsibility for your section. You’llmanage food safety, storage, labeling, and adherence to recipes andspecifications.

Your role involves efficient,collaborative work with kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams. You’llprepare food items, operate standard kitchen equipment safely, and maintain aclean station.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strongcommunication and organizational skills, we think you’ll fit right inn...

Working in the kitchen teamenabled Tele to build a strong sense of teamwork and foster a collaborativeenvironment. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*