Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pub discount 30%

Meal deal on shift

Flexible hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Wellbeing support

Long service awards

Health & gym discounts

GP helpline

Job summary

Marston's PLC is hiring a Commis Chef in Whitstable for 15 hours per week at £12.71 per hour. The role involves preparing and bringing the pub menu to life, learning kitchen procedures, and working within a fast-paced kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.

The position offers reliable hours and a clear career progression path within a supportive pub company, with staff benefits and discounts described in the job listing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or as a KP
• Knowledge of kitchen areas and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen

Responsibilities

• Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life.
• Own a section of the kitchen and contribute to meal prep.
• Work within a team to support daily kitchen operations.
• Deliver hot, to-spec dishes consistently.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Kitchen procedures

Fast-paced environment

Passion for great food

Job description

Commis Chef

Whitstable

Oyster Bed

£12.71 per hour

15hrs per week

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

Marston's Rewards

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

Marston's Rewards

Oyster Bed

Whitstable

CT5 3JE

Job Role Description

We're on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef

• There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.
• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

Career Progression

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you through our internal career pathway, DNA, with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What You Get From Us

You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Additional Information

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

How to Apply Checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes
• Have your CV ready to upload
• Double-check your contact details

Address

Oyster Bed
Whitstable
CT5 3JE

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licensed Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award Winning

Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive Salaries

Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long Service

We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and Drink

Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension Scheme

All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private Healthcare

Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High Street Discount

An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee Discount

All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.

Training and Development

We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award-winning e-learning platforms.