Commis Chef

Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-friendly inn in West Alvington seeks an enthusiastic Commis chef to join its talented kitchen team. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates are well-organised and passionate about delivering amazing meals with locally sourced produce. Enjoy benefits like discounted stays, meal provisions for long shifts, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Discount scheme across retailers

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow correct procedures and specifications for each dish.
• Genuine passion for delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking.
• Work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure quality and consistency in food presentation.

Skills

Well-organised

Adaptability

Passion for cooking

Job description

Overview

The Crabshell Inn is uniquely situated with a waterside location in Kingsbridge Devon. South facing aspect & glorious estuary views, ample seating inside & out, creating the ideal spot to spend time enjoying the well prepared & presented food & drink. Watch the boats, stand up paddlers & the delighted smiles of children as they crab along the embankment, a truly family friendly destination. The inn has ample car parking & is a five min. stroll from Kingsbridge town centre or a 30 min. boat trip from Salcombe. Always at the heart of the community, affectionately known as The Crabbie, a genuinely welcoming place to enjoy great times all year round.

Role

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What we offer

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Commis Chef's

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.