Chef de Partie - Live in option

Gardeners-Arms; Ardingly; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on shift

Live-in accommodation option

Training & development

Apprenticeship pathway

Tips

Job summary

Gardeners Arms in Ardingly, a premium pub, is hiring a hands-on Chef de Partie to join a buzzing kitchen. The role offers £14.00 per hour, tips, and a 60% meal discount. Optional live-in accommodation is available at £77.70 per week, with opportunities for training and development and a clear path to progression.

You will work five days on, two days off, and contribute to a supportive team focused on quality and consistency in presentation during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie with focus on quality and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• A team player who supports others and keeps the vibe positive.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and maintain consistency and presentation to spec.
• Assist with banquets and busy service periods while keeping standards.
• Support team and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Hygiene

Allergen procedures

Team player

Consistency

Job description

Chef, Premium Pub - Live in available + £14.00 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals

Dig the Gardeners Arms

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb destination food pubs, and dating back to the 17th century, the Gardeners Arms is how we all imagine a country pub should be - cosy in the winter, with roaring log fires and traditional oak beams, and glorious in the summer, with a beautiful garden. The pub even has its own grape vines and wild deer visit occasionally! It is a characterful place that celebrates the joy of horticulture with pin‑ups of famous gardeners in the loos, along with a host of other quirky décor touches that bring the pub to life.

We’re growing our kitchen team and looking for an experienced CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keep the good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, and want to work with a genuinely supportive crew, this could be your next spot.

What you’ll get:

• A proper work–life balance: 5 days on, 2 days off
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards for standout performance
• Reliable hours with permanent or seasonal contracts
• A full benefits package in a business that puts sustainability first
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniform and kitchen shoes
• Loads of training and development opportunities — we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• Pathway to a Level 3 Production Chef apprenticeship (if you meet the entry criteria)
• Optional live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week (depending on availability)
• A warm welcome and a team that always has your back

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• A hands‑on Chef de Partie who really cares about what you do
• Confident running a section and nailing consistency and presentation
• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
• A team player who likes supporting others and keeping the vibe positive
• Someone who thrives when service gets busy
• On top of compliance and committed to doing things the right way
• Looking for a solid chef role for the season — and hopefully longer
• Experienced in a busy kitchen and ready to hit the ground running

If you care about what you cook, love being part of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.