Join Upham Inns as a Commis Chef and start building the skills, confidence and experience to go further. Whether you’re taking your first step into a professional kitchen or already have some experience, we’re looking for someone who is keen to learn, happy to get stuck in and excited to be part of a great team.
Our pubs are full of character, and our kitchens are full of opportunities. You’ll work alongside experienced chefs, prepare fresh ingredients and help create dishes that keep our guests coming back.
Learn your craft. Build your confidence. Work towards an apprenticeship.
This is a chance to build a future doing something you enjoy. With support from your kitchen team, you’ll learn how to:
- Prepare ingredients and develop essential cooking techniques.
- Cook and present dishes with care and consistency.
- Keep your kitchen clean, organised and safe.
- Work confidently as part of a team during a busy service.
- Understand ingredients, portion control and how to reduce waste.
Keen to gain a qualification while you work? We’d love to talk to you about our chef apprenticeship opportunities. Combining practical kitchen experience with structured learning, an apprenticeship can help you develop your skills and take the next step in your career.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay, depending on experience, plus a share of Tronc.
- Flexible shift patterns.
- Support from experienced chefs who will help you learn and grow.
- Chef apprenticeship opportunities and a development pathway towards Head Chef.
- Up to 33% off meals when off duty for you and up to six guests.
- 33% off our hotel accommodation and 20% for friends and family.
- Access to The Lifestyle Card, with over 5,000 discounts.
- Service awards and a birthday gift.
- Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000.
Desired Skills
You don’t need to know everything already — that’s what learning is for! Bring enthusiasm, reliability, a willingness to listen and a real interest in food.
Personal qualities
We’ll look for someone who takes pride in what they do, supports their teammates and is ready to give new things a go.
Qualifications required
None required.
Future prospects
Ongoing support and development.
Training to be delivered
Commis Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
The Red Lion - Upham Inns
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Leighton Buzzard Road
Hertfordshire
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3BD
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