Commis Chef - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Paid breaks

50% food discount

£1 January–March stay

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Job summary

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere, part of The Inn Collection Group, is opening its doors and seeks enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the kitchen from day one. You’ll work closely with the team to deliver high‑quality dishes, manage your section, and uphold safety and standards.

Whether you're experienced or studying, you'll contribute to a fast‑paced kitchen, maintain your station, and collaborate with front‑of‑house and management to ensure guests have exceptional experiences.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great food and guest experiences.
• Ability to manage your section under supervision and follow recipes and specifications.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, labeling, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and portion controls.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house and management teams to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Labeling

Recipe adherence

Teamwork

Communication

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 of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

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

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere.

Whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality.

If you're passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in an exciting new opening, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

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

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

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

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

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation - click the link to learn more. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/live-inn

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