Chef de Partie – £14.10 – £15.81 per hour + Paid Overtime – New Opening Gastro Pub – Full & Part Time Roles – Kent

Chef de Partie – £14.10 – £15.81 per hour + Paid Overtime – New Opening Gastro Pub – Full & Part Time Roles – Kent

This exciting new gastropub opening this June is building a passionate kitchen brigade focused on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking with a huge emphasis on quality produce, whole animal butchery, open fire cooking, and everything made in-house. Working closely with their own farm in Marden alongside a carefully selected network of premium suppliers, this is an operation built around high standards, creativity, and genuine respect for ingredients.

The team are looking for a Chef de Partie who wants to be part of something from the very beginning — helping shape the kitchen culture, standards, and food offering within a supportive, ambitious environment.

Rewards

• 45 hour contract with paid overtime
• Hourly rate between £14.10 – £15.81
• Genuine development and progression opportunities
• Work with exceptional produce and respected suppliers
• Staff meals provided on shift
• Farm visits and supplier trips
• Strong kitchen systems and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to join a brand-new opening from day one

Ideal Experience & Passion

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up
• Passion for seasonal, produce-led cooking
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Ability to work calmly under pressure during busy service
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Organised and reliable with good time management skills
• Team-focused mentality with the ability to work independently when needed
• Interest in open fire cooking, butchery, and in-house preparation methods is a bonus

If you’re looking to be part of an ambitious new opening with a team that genuinely cares about food, produce, and creating a positive kitchen culture, this could be the perfect next step.

Send your CV to James at Antidote Hospitality for more information.