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)
1
Introduction to the Kitchen
2
Health, Hygiene & Food Safety
3
Basic Knife Skills & Vegetable Prep
5
Eggs, Dairy & Breakfast Cookery
6
Poultry & Meat Introduction
7
Fish & Shellfish Basics
8
Starch & Carbohydrates Basics
9
Cold Prep, Salads & Garnishes Basics
10
Baking & Desserts Introduction
11
Menu Understanding & Dietary Needs
12
Kitchen Efficiency & Service Prep
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: www.crownandgarter.co.uk
