Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Discounts on food & stays

£150 stay credit

Retail discounts

Training & progression

Meal provided for long shifts

Flexible working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Crabshell Inn, part of St Austell Brewery, invites a dedicated Commis Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team in Kingsbridge. You will assist in preparing dishes, contribute to a high standard of food, and work closely with the brigade to meet daily specifications.

Benefits include a share of tips, 30% off food and 50% off overnight stays, travel discounts, and opportunities for training and progression within the pub group.

Qualifications

• Well organised and adaptable with a genuine passion for what you do.
• Deliver a high quality food offering to guests.
• Understand daily kitchen operations and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Follow procedures and meet dish specifications to ensure consistency.

Skills

Well organised

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Quality focus

Job description

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.

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.