Commis Chef in Compton

Commis Chef – Ashbourne

Up to £12.71 per hour • 35 hours per week • Reliable hours contract • CDP for career progression • Privilege card discount • Marston's Rewards • Stepping Stones

Location: Ashbourne, DE6 1AY

Responsibilities

• Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life.
• Learn new prepping skills and bring a meal to life for the first time.
• Own a section of the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP.
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures.
• Work within a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Help to support the kitchen team with day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time.

Career Pathway

Supported through our internal career pathway, DNA, with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What we offer

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
• A reliable hours contract, giving you security.
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option while on shift, including popular menu dishes and a drink.
• Flexible and part‑time hours offered to work around family or higher education.
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high‑street retailer discounts).
• Health Screening Discounts.
• Long Service Awards.
• Gym Discounts.
• 24‑hour GP helpline.
• Mortgage Advice and support.
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career.
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well‑being support.

Additional Benefits

• Wellbeing support from the Licensed Trade Charity.
• Optional on‑site accommodation (for general roles – not applicable to this position).
• Recognised as one of the UK's Top100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025.
• Performance‑related bonus schemes (applicable to management and support centre teams).
• Competitive salaries.
• Long‑service awards.
• Food and drink discount through the privilege card.
• Pension scheme: auto enrolment for hourly paid roles.
• Private healthcare scheme (for certain roles).
• High‑street and online discounts with cashback offers.
• Employee discount: 30% off Marston’s food and hotel stays.
• Extensive training and development including apprenticeships, dedicated L&D teams, and award‑winning e‑learning platforms.