Barons – Winners at the 2026 Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer!
Live-in Chef position
The Curious Pig, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3HY
Experienced CDP / Chef de Partie
Accomodation is provided with this position - £105 per week - double room in a flat above the Pub with shared kitchen and bathroom
Earn up to £15.50 per hour (basic rate + service charge tronc)
Barons Pubs are an independent, fresh food Pub/Restaurant group with 11 sites across Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. The Curious Pig is a busy, gastro Pub with 11 boutique hotel rooms and large beer garden, function spaces, outside dining and a full table service restaurant
What’s in it for you…
- Flexible shifts - weekends/evenings/daytimes - good work life balance
- Excellent training opportunities - L3 Food Safety, L3 Health & Safety, Fire Warden, Training Skills, First Aid...and much more
- Team-building days, staff parties, industry days out to breweries and gin distilleries and regular company events
- Long-service gifts and rewards because we value our employees
- Dedicated resources to support with your health and total well-being
- Staff discount - 50% of your food bill in all 11 sites and meals provided whilst on duty
- Safety shoes and first set of uniform provided
- Employee of the month - win a £50 voucher
- We offer Stream - access to your pay as you earn it and shopping discounts
- Nest pension contributions and holiday pay
Responsibilities include:
- Taking ownership of the section you are allocated – prepping, cooking, plating dishes to the Company specifications
- To maintain the highest standard of food preparation, cooking and storage at the site
- Take an active role in cost reduction, control of resources and portion control
- Working in line with Barons’ Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements, policies and procedures – effectively contributing to maintaining a safe working environment
- Effectively communicating with the Kitchen and FOH teams
- Assisting with the mentoring and training of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters
- Working with the Head Chef to meet Barons key business objectives: that the site will be run professionally, profitably, efficiently, and compliantly
At Barons Pubs we embrace diversity and equality whole-heartedly. We are passionate about people and are proud that we build teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our workplace will be.
Live-in Chef de Partie - Surrey/Sussex employer: Barons Pub Company
Barons Pubs is an award-winning employer that prioritises employee well-being and development, offering flexible shifts and a supportive work culture. With excellent training opportunities and team-building events, our Junior Sous Chefs can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying generous staff discounts and rewards for long service. Located in the picturesque Surrey, The Jovial Sailor provides a unique chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional food and service.
