Chef de Partie - Live in option

De Havilland Arms; Fleet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation option

Tips on top of hourly pay

60% off meals on shift

Free uniform and kitchen shoes

Training & development opportunities

Sustainable business practices

Job summary

De Havilland Arms in Elvetham Heath is recruiting a hands-on Chef de Partie to join a vibrant kitchen team. You will confidently run a section, maintain consistency and presentation, and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

This role offers live-in optional accommodation, with £14.00 per hour plus tips and a 60% discount on meals on shift, plus a supportive, development-focused environment within a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie with a passion for high-quality service.
• Confident leading a section, ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Experience in a busy kitchen and ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section to spec, maintaining quality and presentation.
• Support the team during busy service and ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

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

Deceptive DeHavilland

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of premium community pubs, though it looks 200 years old, the De Havilland Arms in Elvetham Heath was built in 2003 and was named after Geoffrey de Havilland - the British aviation innovator. The farmhouse design, with a beautiful terrace and garden outside and roaring log fires, flagstones and oak beams inside, make the wonderfully friendly pub perfect for all seasons.

We're growing our kitchen team and lookingfor an experienced CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keepthe good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, andwant 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, 2days off
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance
• Reliable hours with permanent or seasonalcontracts
• A full benefits package in a businessthat puts sustainability first
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniformand kitchen shoes
• Loads of training and developmentopportunities - we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• Pathway to a Level 3 Production Chefapprenticeship (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 hasyour back

You'll fit right in if you're:

• A hands-on Chef de Partie who reallycares about what you do
• Confident running a section and nailingconsistency and presentation
• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, andallergen procedures
• A team player who likes supporting othersand keeping the vibe positive
• Someone who thrives when service getsbusy
• On top of compliance and committed todoing things the right way
• Looking for a solid chef role for theseason - and hopefully longer
• Experienced in a busy kitchen and readyto hit the ground running