Commis Chef - Hearth

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hook
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Basic cooking techniques Food preparation Cleaning duties Following instructions Teamwork Flexible schedule Passion for seasonal produce Open fire cooking

FULL DESCRIPTION

Commis Chef - Hearth at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden] is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in Hampshire, just outside London. We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our dynamic Hearth kitchen, cooking seasonal produce from our biodynamic market garden on an open fire.

  • Location: Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LD
  • Salary: £27,037.50 PA plus tronc (c. £7,800+ p.a.)
  • Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Posted: 24 April 2026 | Closing: 5 June 2026

Position Responsibilities

  • Ensure all tasks are carried out to a consistent high standard
  • Work to the best of your abilities at all times
  • Carry out all basic preparation, cooking and clearing tasks as required by the role of Commis Chef
  • Alternate sections and kitchens as and when required
  • Perform relevant cleaning duties
  • Understand, react and follow instructions issued by senior team members
  • Maintain excellent working relations with fellow team members and all other departments
  • Have an open schedule to work evenings and weekends

Benefits

  • Basic salary of £27,037 PA + Tronc (2025 allocation £7,800+ p.a.)
  • Increased holiday allowance
  • Vitality healthcare cover
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life assurance scheme (from day one, 2x annual salary)
  • 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
  • Monthly employee recognition scheme
  • Annual employee parties
  • Free staff meals
  • Daily briefings with team and food tasting
  • 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
  • Heckfield Plus online discounts
  • Christmas gift

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in Hampshire. The kitchen sources produce from our biodynamic market garden, and chefs tour the farm for inspiration. We pride ourselves on providing training, development, and progression opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working seasonally and be open to learning new styles and techniques. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.

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