Commis Chef – The Ship, Wandsworth

Start your journey. Develop your skills. Make great food.

Are you passionate about fresh food, eager to learn and ready to take the next step in your kitchen career? At The Ship in Wandsworth, we’re looking for a motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team and be part of something special.

Whether you’re an experienced Commis Chef, a talented Kitchen Porter ready to take the next step, or someone looking to kick-start their culinary career, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced team, develop your skills and build a future in the kitchen.

What’s in it for you?

At Young’s, we believe in investing in our people and helping you reach your full potential. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Learn as you earn – Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, giving you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working.
• Develop your culinary skills – Take part in our culinary masterclasses and build your skills with opportunities to progress towards Chef de Partie.
• Enjoy great discounts – 20% off in all Young’s pubs and 30% off overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms.
• Weekly pay – Get paid every week.
• Free meals on shift – Keep fuelled while you work.
• Sharesave Scheme – Enjoy the opportunity to share in our success.
• Company pension – We’ll help you plan for the future.
• 28 days’ holiday per year – Make time to relax and recharge.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for food, a positive attitude and the enthusiasm to grow. You don’t need to know everything already – what matters is your willingness to learn, your commitment to quality and your desire to be part of a great team.

As our Commis Chef, you will:

• Bring energy and enthusiasm – Get hands-on in the kitchen and take pride in everything you do.
• Care about quality – Help prepare and deliver fresh, delicious food to a high standard.
• Be a team player – Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver a great service, supporting one another along the way.
• Be keen to learn – Develop new techniques, build your confidence and take every opportunity to improve.
• Stay organised – Help keep the kitchen running smoothly through good preparation, planning and attention to detail.
• Take pride in your work – Maintain high standards, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, even when things get busy.
• Communicate well – Work collaboratively with the team to make every service a success.

Ready to take the next step?

At The Ship, Wandsworth, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, learn from others and grow your career with Young’s. If you love food, enjoy working as part of a team and want to be part of a kitchen where you can develop and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s get cooking!

Thanks for your interest in joining Young’s. We can’t wait to meet you.