Chef de Partie at The Faber Fox, Crystal Palace

The Rosy Hue; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern local pub in Crystal Palace is looking for a Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. The role offers competitive pay starting at £12.64 per hour, flexible shifts, and significant career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fresh produce and experience in a similar role. Enjoy perks like discounts on food and drinks from day one, as well as recognition programs and milestone rewards. Don't miss the chance to apply today!

Benefits

40% discount on food and drinks

Milestone rewards and incentives

Access to up to 35% of earnings on demand

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position preferred.
• Passion for fresh produce and consistent, flavoursome food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering fresh food.
• Create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to communicate clearly in English

Strong work ethic

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Job description

THE HUNT IS ON for The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace’s next Chef de Partie.

You’ll be an integral part of our back‑of‑house team at our independent, inviting modern local pub. Immediate starts available.

Our Chef de Partie Roles

What’s In It For You

• Competitive £12.64 - £13.25 per hour (experience related)
• Additional tronc/service payments – £1.50 ph.
• Takes average earnings to £14.14 - £14.75 ph.
• Full and part‑time Chef de Partie opportunities available
• Flexible shifts available
• Genuine career opportunities and the chance to work with an established, growing independent operator
• Immediate starts and a focus on employee well‑being, including Mental Health First Aiders and employee assistance support
• Long‑term career opportunities with an established, independent pub operator
• Generous perks like a 40% discount on food and drinks for you and three guests across all of our pubs from day one
• Milestone rewards from six months onwards and access to up to 35% of your earnings on demand
• Regular incentives and recognition including our Lively Loves Awards

Come and be part of a friendly kitchen team. Create something seasonal and fantastic. Deliver our fresh food offer to the local neighbourhood.

We offer a positive working environment where the focus is on constantly developing yourself and helping create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients – no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!

About The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace

The Faber Fox is part of the Livelyhood pub group, an established London‑based owner, creator and operator of inviting independent neighbourhood pubs. The Faber Fox is a fantastic look‑out site, occupying a prime spot on Westow Hill.

It rounds up all the best bits a neighbourhood local can offer, including a large bar and dining space serving delicious food and drink from local suppliers and producers; a dedicated sports area featuring giant screens showing all the latest games; and a heated outdoor garden and terrace boasting some of the area’s best views over the capital.

Who are Livelyhood?

Livelyhood is an established, growing London‑based owner, creator & operator of modern, inviting and independent neighbourhood local pubs. Hospitality is in our soul. We are committed. We have fun.

Food is at the heart of what we do. We’re not “Gastro” as such – but we believe in fresh produce, cooked to order, as tasty as we can make it.

Fast‑track back‑of‑house career progression is a real possibility for those Chef de Partie who want it – we are all about nurturing and developing our people.

We are proud to have a back‑of‑house Apprenticeship Partnership to actively support career development.

What’s on our minds?

We are all about fun, loving our London communities, we’re passionate about dogs, new products, focusing on sustainability, and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners – The BigKid Foundation, The Licensed Trade Charity & Only A Pavement Away.

About You

Experience in a similar position preferred or if you are ready to make the step up into a Chef de Partie role, we’d love to hear from you.

Throw in your passion for fresh produce, consistent, flavoursome food, ability to communicate clearly in English, good organisational skills, knowledge of H&S, strong work ethic and you’ll have us at hello!

Our Chef de Partie will support the Head Chef in the delivery of Livelyhood’s fresh food offering that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.

We’re reviewing Chef de Partie applications as they arrive, so please don’t delay in sending us yours.

All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.