Commis Chef

Brunning & Price Limited; Tidbury Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Nest pension

Weekly pay

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Perks on Tap discounts

Job summary

The Mallard in Tidbury Green, opening autumn 2026, invites aspiring culinary enthusiasts to join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive, dynamic pub environment within the Brunning & Price family.

You will work in a busy kitchen, gain experience across prep, cooking and food service, and benefit from paid overtime, tips, meals on shift, pension and shopping discounts. Weekly pay and training support are also provided.

Job description

Are you an aspiring culinary enthusiast with a hunger to learn and a passion for creating delectable dishes? Join our kitchen crew as aCommis Chefand kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment here atThe Mallard in Tidbury Green,the newest pub to join the B&P family, opening its doorsAutumn2026.Come and be a part of our family!

Right now, The Mallardis undergoing an extensive transformation, with a full refurbishment bringing new life to this beautiful pub. As we get ready to reopen this Autumn, this is your chance to come onboard from the very beginning and help shape something truly special.

There’s plenty in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £12.71per hour,plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Stream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid
• Weekly pay - becauseeveryone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Hands on learning - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships.
• Tailored Chef Workshops.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

You’ll need an abundance of passion for fresh food, and a genuine enthusiasm to learn. We’d love you to have previous experience of working as a kitchen assistant or catering assistant, a line cook, trainee chef or commis chef and have the drive and ambition to further develop your skills working with fresh food.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Begin your culinary adventure with us – apply now and set the foundation for a rewarding career as a Commis Chef!

Brunning & Price Limited
First Floor, Rake Hall
Rake Lane
Little Stanney
Chester, Cheshire
CH2 4HS