Chef de Partie

The Hartley Arms; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

20% discount across Honesty products

Discounted Cookery School courses

Job summary

Honesty Group's Dummer Down Farm cafe is seeking a Farm Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard in a warm, rural setting.

The role is part-time, 30 hours across four days (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun), 8am–4pm, with no late nights. You’ll work in a small, supportive team, enjoying a structured week and on-duty meals, staff discounts, and Cookery School courses.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast and lunch service
• Managing your section during busy service periods
• Supporting prep, stock rotation, and waste control
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards are maintained
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently
• Working closely with front-of-house to ensure a smooth, friendly service
• Supporting deliveries and maintaining stock organisation
• Contributing ideas to help evolve and improve the menu

Job description

Join the Honesty Family - Farm Chef

Who We Are

At Honesty Group, we believe in doing things properly - simple food, made well, with ingredients we trust.

Dummer Down Farm is a unique part of our business: a working farm and café where people come to slow down, eat well, and enjoy the countryside. We welcome walkers, cyclists, families, and regulars looking for fresh, honest food in a relaxed setting.

Everything we serve is made by hand, using high-quality, seasonal ingredients wherever possible. No shortcuts - just real food, done well.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We put people first - both our teams and our guests.

This is a kitchen where quality matters, but so does balance. With a structured 30-hour week across four days, this role offers a strong work-life balance while still being part of a busy, rewarding kitchen environment.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where your contribution is valued and visible every day.

What You’ll Do

As our Farm Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, seasonal food to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast and lunch service
• Managing your section during busy service periods
• Supporting prep, stock rotation, and waste control
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards are maintained at all times
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently
• Working closely with front-of-house to ensure a smooth, friendly service
• Supporting deliveries and maintaining stock organisation
• Contributing ideas to help evolve and improve the menu

This is a hands-on role where consistency, care, and attention to detail matter.

Who You Are

• You care about good food and take pride in what you produce
• You’re organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
• You enjoy working as part of a small, close-knit team
• You take ownership of your work and maintain high standards
• You bring a positive, can-do attitude to the kitchen

You may be a Chef, Commis Chef, or an experienced Kitchen Assistant ready to step up.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time role, 30 hours per week, working across:

• Monday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Working 8am to 4pm each day

This structure provides consistency while allowing for a balanced working week.

What You’ll Get from Us

• A structured 4-day working week (30 hours)
• Daytime-focused service (no late nights)
• Free meal on duty
• 20% discount across Honesty products
• Discounted courses at our Cookery School
• A supportive, people-first working environment

Your Future Here

There's no fixed ceiling.

Within Honesty, you could progress into:

• Senior Chef / Sous Chef
• Head Chef roles across the group
• Production kitchen roles
• Training or development roles

We believe in growing our people and promoting from within.

Safety & Inclusivity

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.

We are age-inclusive, disability confident, and proud to build diverse teams.