Chef de Partie - Live in option

Harri; Fleet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in option

60% meals off

Uniform provided

Training & development

Apprenticeship pathway

Sunday Times recognition

Job summary

De Havilland Arms in Elvetham Heath is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie, Section Chef or Line Chef to join a supportive kitchen crew. Live-in accommodation is available, with a pay rate of £14.00 per hour plus tips and a 60% meal discount on shift.

Expect 5 days on, 2 days off, reliable hours, and a full benefits package focused on sustainability. Training, development opportunities, and an apprenticeship pathway are offered as part of a busy, friendly kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie with strong kitchen experience.
• Confident in running a section and ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Team player who supports others and keeps the vibe positive.
• Thrives when service gets busy and maintains high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section with confidence and consistency.
• Maintain presentation standards and follow recipes to spec.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Support the team during busy service periods.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Food safety

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 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

Ready to join us?

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.