This was the first Honesty coffee shop, and where it all began. A pub with rooms and restaurant as well as a coffee shop and plenty of outside seating, set in a very picturesque setting. The Crown and Garter is open 7 days a week, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to our residents, locals and tourists.
"One of the reasons I went into the hospitality industry was to create working conditions like these. If I was a chef, this would be my dream job."
- Romilla Arber, Owner, Honesty Group
Begin Your Culinary Career at the Crown & Garter
At Honesty Group, and especially here at Crown & Garter in Inkpen, we believe in food that's honest, seasonal, and made with care. We're rooted in community, sustainability, and team well-being. As a Commis Chef Apprentice, you'll become part of a close-knit team delivering fresh, local produce from our farm shop, café, and boutique pub setting.
This apprenticeship is designed for aspiring chefs who want to gain real experience in a professional kitchen while earning a Level 1 Basic Certificate in Culinary Skills .
Honesty Group is proud to be an approved organization that facilitates and signs off Level 1 Commis Chef Apprentice training, ensuring that your development meets recognised hospitality standards while remaining grounded in real-world experience.
Training Path - What You'll Learn (Month-by-Month)
Month Topic 1Introduction to the Kitchen2Health, Hygiene & Food Safety3Basic Knife Skills & Vegetable Prep4Stocks, Soups & Sauces5Eggs, Dairy & Breakfast Cookery6Poultry & Meat Introduction7Fish & Shellfish Basics8Starch & Carbohydrates Basics9Cold Prep, Salads & Garnishes Basics10Baking & Desserts Introduction11Menu Understanding & Dietary Needs12Kitchen Efficiency & Service Prep
What You'll Be Doing
* Assist in preparing dishes for our pub and café menu, from breakfast to dinner
* Maintain top hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
* Learn stock rotation (FIFO), food safety and traceability protocols
* Support the team in providing warm, excellent service
* Get involved in sustainability efforts and local supplier relations
* Reflect the Honesty Group's values in everything you do
Who You Are
We're looking for someone passionate, curious, and reliable. You don't need experience - just a great attitude and love for food.
Ideal traits:
* Eager to learn and open to feedback
* Calm, kind, and adaptable in a busy kitchen
* Enjoys fresh ingredients and seasonal cooking
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
What You'll Get
* Secure job contract and structured training toward a Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills
* Training facilitated and signed off by Honesty Group
* Guaranteed annual pay rises
* Free meal while on shift
* 20% off in our farm shop and all Honesty products
* Employee referral bonuses
Where You'll Work
Crown & Garter, Inkpen
A beautiful country inn with rooms, bakery, and pub nestled in West Berkshire. See more about our location: