Demi Chef

The Double Red Duke; Morebath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Progression to Chef de Partie

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Mason’s Arms in the Cotswolds is seeking a motivated Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade. This role offers a clear path from Commis Chef with more responsibility and close collaboration with senior chefs to uphold high standards of food and service.

You’ll develop your skills on your section, support the brigade, and contribute to consistent plating, recipes, and waste reduction in a busy gastro pub setting.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience as a commis chef or similar role.
• Interest in cooking with seasonal produce.
• Willingness to learn and take on more responsibility.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently during busy services.
• Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard.
• Complete mise en place and support kitchen prep.
• Assist the Chef de Partie with running their section.
• Take responsibility for tasks during service.
• Follow recipes and maintain portion control and presentation.
• Support junior team members and wider brigade.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and allergen procedures.
• Manage stock rotation and help minimise waste.

Skills

Cooking experience

Commis Chef background

Seasonal food interest

Team player

Organised

Job description

Demi Chef – The Mason’s Arms, Cotswolds

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent

About The Mason’s Arms

The Mason’s Arms is an award-winning gastro pub in the Cotswolds, recognised in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs and voted Best Restaurant in the South East at the Pub & Bar Magazine Awards.

We welcome local regulars and destination guests from across the UK and internationally, serving quality food in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The role

We’re looking for a motivated Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade.

This is a great opportunity for a chef ready to take the next step from Commis Chef, developing their cooking skills and taking on more responsibility. You’ll work closely with our senior chefs, building confidence on your section and helping deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard.

• Completing mise en place and supporting preparation across the kitchen.

• Assisting the Chef de Partie with the running of their section.

• Taking responsibility for designated tasks during service.

• Following recipes and maintaining consistency in presentation and portion control.

• Supporting junior team members and working closely with the wider brigade.

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and allergen procedures.

• Managing stock rotation and helping minimise waste.

What we’re looking for

• Previous kitchen experience, ideally as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.

• A genuine interest in cooking and seasonal food.

• A willingness to learn, develop and take on more responsibility.

• Good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy services.

• A reliable, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

• The ability to work well as part of a team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• [Rota and working pattern].

• [Holiday allowance and additional benefits].

• Training and development opportunities.

• The opportunity to progress to Chef de Partie.

• The chance to work in a recognised, quality-focused gastro pub.

If you’re ready to build your skills, take on more responsibility and develop your career in a quality kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: Competitive salary