Tap Room Chef de Partie

Hogs Back Brewery Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local brewery in Guildford is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to prepare and cook a variety of handmade seasonal dishes in their taproom. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of kitchen experience and a Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate. This full-time role includes evenings and weekends, offering competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of food orders for normal service and events.
• Ensure preparation, production and presentation meet expected quality standards.
• Provide timely service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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About The Role

Hogs Back Brewery has been successfully brewing its award-winning ales and lagers since 1992 from its home on Manor Farm in the village of Tongham, Surrey. More recently, we opened a Brewery Tap comprising the bar in a converted hop kiln with a wood-burner, the Hop Hall used for harvest and events, the marquee with a wood‑fired pizza oven, and the beer garden overlooking the hop garden and Surrey countryside. There are plans to extend the outdoor space with a Sunken Garden.

The tap sells our own range of beers, fresh from the cellar, alongside wines, spirits, soft drinks and hot beverages. The full kitchen serves mains, sides, desserts, specials and sharing platters, sourced locally where possible. We host live music, alternative comedy, charity quizzes, wedding receptions, private parties and corporate events. Currently open Wednesday–Sunday, with plans to run a full seven‑day operation.

Our Spaces

• Bar – 45 covers
• Marquee – 50 covers
• Beer garden – 160–200 covers
• Hop Hall – approx. 180 covers
• Annual Hop Harvest party weekend – up to 4,500 visitors

We are looking for a motivated and hard‑working Chef de Partie to join our team, with a passion for perfectly executed hand‑made, seasonal and contemporary food in our taproom.

Chef de Partie Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of food orders for normal service and events
• Ensure preparation, production and presentation meet expected quality standards
• Provide timely service
• Assist the Head Chef and carry out daily duties assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food hygiene and EHO guidelines
• Contribute to new menu ideas and development

Criteria

• 5 days per week including weekends and evenings
• Positive can‑do attitude
• Attention to detail, ability to follow high standards
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum 2 years experience in a kitchen environment. Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate is a must.

Salary competitive, dependent on experience. 25 days holiday per year plus staff discount and other benefits.

Please apply with covering letter and CV to LNKD1_UKTJ.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Guildford, England, United Kingdom