Something huge is happening at The Blue Stoops We’re giving our beautiful building a stunning renovation and bold expansion — and we’re looking for enthusiastic Commis Chefs to join our brand-new kitchen team. This is your chance to start or grow your career in the kitchen at one of North Derbyshire’s most exciting pubs. You’ll train at our neighbouring site, The Hunloke Arms, before stepping into your new role at the reimagined Blue Stoops. At Chilled Pubs, food is our passion. Think towering burgers, wood-fired pizzas, giant swinging skewers, bao buns, and homemade Italian gelato. Our extensive fresh food menu requires a dedicated team — and with the right support, you’ll gain all the skills you need to become an excellent chef. What the role entails - Learn & Grow – Work closely with senior chefs to understand all stations and kitchen operations. - Hands-On Training – Get involved in prep, cooking, service, and clean-down, building your skills across every area. - Ownership – Take responsibility for your section, tracking orders and ticket times with accuracy. - Adaptability – Support any section of the kitchen when needed and build a strong understanding of the full menu. - Team Player – Work independently and as part of the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth service. - Clean & Safe – Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Who we’re looking for - A passionate foodie who loves learning and wants to build a career in the kitchen. Someone who naturally aligns with our values: Warm (welcoming and humble), Hungry (driven to learn and improve), People Smart (team-focused, great with people). - A flexible worker happy to be part of evening and weekend shifts. - A future star who shares our excitement for Chilled Pubs and wants to grow with us. Why join us? A competitive salary (based on experience). 28 days paid holiday. Christmas & New Year’s Day off every year! Paid day off on your birthday Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs. Instant access to wages via Wage-Stream. Monthly incentives, epic awards dinners, and company-wide competitions. Pension scheme (opt in/out) after 3 months. Career development opportunities — from in-house training to external programmes and apprenticeships, we’re passionate about growing our own future leaders. A sociable, supportive team where you’ll feel part of the family. Why Chilled Pubs? We started in 2007 with just one pub. Today, we have 7 stunning sites, over 500 team members, and even 7 alpacas as mascots. With ambitious plans to grow to 20 pubs, this is the perfect time to join our journey. We’re aiming for North Derbyshire’s best pubs. Our culture is built on Inspiring Togetherness — for guests and for our teams. We live and breathe our values of Warm, Hungry, People Smart, and Trust, because we believe the strongest teams create the best guest experiences. If you’re ready to ignite your culinary fire and be part of something special, apply today and join the launch team at the brand-new Blue Stoops !