Job Ref: IDE1311
Branch: The Bugle
Location: The Bugle, Southampton
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 30-35
Posted date: 27/12/2025
Closing date: 29/01/2026
The Bugle is a long-standing unique Pub at the heart of the Hamble community, we are a firm favourite with the locals due to our balance between maintaining the traditional Pub feel of warm, welcoming and friendly service coupled with our modern and contemporary twist on food which is cooked from scratch by our excellent kitchen team. Housing a traditional bar, restaurant, private dining room and outdoor terrace, it can be a prime busy location, especially over the weekends and summer periods.
The Bugle's special ingredient however is the passionate, open and supportive teams who make it their mission to bring joy to both our customers and each other every day.
To take us forward with our ambitions and truly earn our place in the hearts and stomachs of the Community we are looking for a Commis Chef to join our team.
How we define success with our Commis Chef's
* Food consistency, you want to ensure that every customer's plate looks top notch and you understand that presentation is just as important as taste
* Pro-active in getting food prepped ready for service
* Supportive of the entire team and look for opportunities to help your colleagues
* Keen to learn and develop your Chef career so seek out moments to try new things and get involved
* You understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene standards and work to these standards consistently
* Have great relationships with the front of house team
What you can expect from us as Commis Chef
* Fantastic tips – we believe every person should have an equal share, yes they are the same as Front of House
* We pay you for every hour you work
* 28 days holiday, increasing after 3 years of service
* No expectations to work on Christmas or Boxing day
* Reduced evening work throughout winter
* Free staff parking
* Free food, no need to bring in a soggy Sandwich, we provide you a meal using the same ingredients and fresh local produce we use for our customers
* Friends and family discounts to enjoy in any of our 5 venues
* Early pay – If you are slightly tight on bills you can claim a percentage of your accrued pay before pay day
* Epic staff parties
* Really quite lovely people, our business is completely devoid of corporateness – we want to do the right thing by you and people at a human level
So if you're looking for your next step as a Chef and come with bags of enthusiasm, a positive mindset and a proven background working with food then we would love to hear from you.
The Bugle exudes an atmosphere of timeless charm, featuring classic oak beams, exposed brick and wood detailing, oak tables, and a welcoming open fireplace that ensures a snug and comfortable ambiance. And for those lazy summer days, our delightful terrace offers picturesque views of the River Hamble, making it an ideal setting for al fresco dining while basking in the warmth of the sun.