Summer Chef for Good Food Guide Top 100 Pub - accommodation if needed

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Full Time Fixed-Term Contract: June - September
With additional hours available April, May & October
The Tichborne Arms
Ranked No. 37 in the UK in the Good Food Guide Top 100 Gastropubs and recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of the best pub gardens in the UK, we are a vibrant, high-performing country pub with a seriously busy summer season.
As the garden fills, the pace ramps up - so we're looking for a strong Senior CDP-level chef to join the brigade and help deliver consistently excellent food through our busiest months.
Rate of Pay
£13.00-£14.50 per hour base pay
Plus strong tronc (typically £3-£6 per hour worked)
Additional hours available across a longer season (April - October) for those looking to maximise earnings.
The Role
This is not a junior seasonal role - we are looking for a capable, confident chef who can operate at Senior Chef de Partie level, take ownership of a section and contribute meaningfully to a high-performing kitchen.
You will:
Run your section independently, treating it like your own mini kitchen
Deliver high-quality dishes consistently, even under pressure
Maintain standards during high-volume, fast-paced service
Support the wider team and anticipate what's needed next
Delegate effectively when working with junior chefs
Ensure clean, organised handovers between shifts
Contribute to a positive, focused and professional kitchen culture
What We're Looking For
We're less interested in job titles and more interested in capability, attitude and standards.
The ideal candidate will:
Be calm, composed and reliable during busy service
Have strong attention to detail in both cooking and plating
Understand seasoning, balance and flavour - and be confident tasting and adjusting dishes
Work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality
Be proactive - able to think ahead and support the team instinctively
Solve problems quickly and practically during service
Be organised, disciplined and take pride in their section
Show strong work ethic and consistency day in, day out
Experience at Senior CDP level in a quality-driven kitchen is essential.
Why Join Us?
Work in one of the UK's top gastropubs during peak season
Be part of a strong, professional and supportive brigade
High-volume service with a focus on quality - not just numbers
Excellent earning potential with strong tronc
Opportunity for extended work beyond the core contract
This is a great role for a chef who wants to push themselves in a busy, quality-led kitchen while earning well over the summer.
If you're a reliable, skilled chef who takes pride in consistency, organisation and delivering under pressure, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a seriously strong summer team.

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Location:
Ropley
Job Type:
PartTime

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