Chef de Partie (Full-Time) — The Crown Inn, Dial Post
The Crown Inn is a family-owned destination dining pub with rooms, tucked into the village of Dial Post in West Sussex, just along from the Knepp rewilding estate. We welcome a mixture of locals and guests who are visiting the area. James and Penny have owned and run the Crown for 20 years, and our kitchen is run personally by our head chef and owner.
We're now looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our small, hardworking kitchen team.
The role
- Running your own section confidently during service, to a consistently high standard
- Working closely with the head chef/owner and Sous chef, on fresh, seasonal dishes
- Prep, mise en place, ordering and keeping your station clean
- Pulling together as part of a tight team
What we're looking for
- Solid previous experience at Chef de Partie level
- Genuine reliability and good time keeping skills
- Someone who thrives in a small team
- A real interest in good food and a willingness to learn
- Aged 18 or over
What we offer
- A 4 to 5 day working week — we have a full understanding of a work-life balance, rare in this trade
- based on a 40-hour week - salary £26,500 plus tips
- A stable, well-established business
- Real support for your training and personal development
- A friendly, family-run kitchen in a beautiful corner of the South Downs
If you're a reliable, enthusiastic chef looking for a settled place in a kitchen that values you, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: please send your CV to James and Penny.
Pay: £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horsham RH13 8NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Location:
- Horsham RH13 8NH (preferred)
Work Location: In person
