🔪 Commis Chef – The Stag on the River
Are you passionate about fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking, and learning from talented chefs?
At The Stag on the River, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our friendly kitchen brigade and help us deliver beautifully cooked, delicious dishes in our much‑loved riverside pub.
As a Commis Chef, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment, working with quality produce and learning the foundations of great pub dining. This is the perfect role for someone eager to develop their skills and advance in a professional kitchen.
💼 Why Join The Stag on the River?
We’re proud of our seasonal menus, warm atmosphere, and welcoming team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
🍽️ 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across our family of pubs and inns.
🥘 Free Staff Meals on Shift – Fresh, seasonal dishes prepared daily.
🏥 Long Service Rewards – Including enhanced holiday and access to private healthcare.
🏨 Discounted Stays – Reduced rates at our boutique inns and countryside pubs.
🎉 Private Hire Savings – Discounts for your own celebrations and events.
🧠 Wellbeing Support – Including mental health, financial, and legal advice.
🛍️ Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings with top high‑street brands.
🎓 Culinary Training & Apprenticeships – Tailored development to help your career flourish.
📅 Team Socials & Enrichment Days – Because great teams create great food.
🙌 What You Bring
You don’t need years of kitchen experience — just the right attitude and willingness to learn.
✨ Passion for cooking – You love food and want to develop your skills.
✨ Eager to learn – You’re open to training, guidance, and new techniques.
✨ Pride in your work – You care about consistency, quality, and presentation.
✨ Team spirit – You support the kitchen team and communicate well.
✨ Good organisation – You keep your section clean, tidy, and well‑prepped.
🎯 What You’ll Do
As a Commis Chef at The Stag on the River, you’ll be a valued part of our kitchen team:
🔪 Prep ingredients – Wash, chop, portion, and prepare fresh produce.
🍳 Support service – Cook and plate dishes to the standards set by senior chefs.
🧼 Maintain cleanliness – Keep your station organised, hygienic, and safe.
📦 Assist with stock management – Rotate, label, and store ingredients correctly.
👨🍳 Learn from senior chefs – Grow your knowledge of butchery, sauces, prep, and seasonal cooking.
🤝 Work as part of the brigade – Support seamless, well‑coordinated service.
🚗💨PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN MOTORISED TRANSPORTATION DUE TO OUR LOCATION!
Ready to kick‑start your culinary career?
Apply today and develop your skills in a friendly, supportive kitchen at The Stag on the River.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer — everyone is welcome.