The Grove Pub, Dining Room and Garden is situated on leafy Maple Road in Surbiton, an area often referred to as "Surbiton Village", due to its wealth of independent shops, eateries and restaurants. A stone's throw from the Thames and pleasant walk along the river from Kingston Upon Thames.
We are looking for a Chef De Partie who is hands on, creative, and passionate about showcasing seasonal fresh food.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie, looking to join and progress in a fast paced environment. We focus on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu. As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food that is in line with our standards. You will be confident in working a nominated section (as instructed by the senior chef on shift), and extremely team-driven in order to achieve the best service results. To be eligible for this role, you will need to have at least 2 years experience working in a similar position and possess knowledge of kitchen production and health and safety procedures. The positions are full time, part time or anything in between, and be able to work evenings & weekends. But it's more than that. What are you like to work with? How do you rally a team? Are you calm when things don't go to plan? What makes you laugh? We want to get to know you and your way of doing things.
So what's in it for you?
* A flexible working schedule to suit you and us
* We offer competitive rates of pay + service charge average + £1.50 / £2 per hour
* Great discounts including 33% off all Metro and sister pubs
* Amazing discounted stays in our hotels in London and around the country, perfect for staycations
* 15% friends and family discount on food & drinks for up to 10 people
* 31 days paid annual leave
* 50% discount on staff meals
* The Vectis Card – Amazing discounts at top retailers
* Wagestream – The ability to access your wages before payday
* EAP – Our Employee Assistant Program – A range of support methods to help you look after your mental wellbeing in everyday life
* Apprenticeship Opportunities to help develop you career and future
* In-house career development opportunities to suit your needs
Sounds good – but who are we?
We're Metropolitan Pub Company (or Metro Pub Co for short). We're part of Greene King, but they leave us to it. We're big believers in local pubs being just that, with their own character and charm. We've got over 70 pubs in and around London & beyond: neighbourhood locals, city pubs and foodie ones. They're all different - run by their managers, not a boardroom - and we like it that way.
Fancy joining us?
Here's what you need:
- A National Insurance Number and bank account
- Good written and spoken English
- The right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 45 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Financial planning services
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Chef: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Grove CDP Aug '25