
THE HUNT IS ON for The Regent in Balham’s next Chef de Partie - SW12 8JB.
Join our back of house team at our independent, modern local pub. Immediate Starts available.
Our Chef de Partie Roles
What's In It For You
Competitive £13.50 - £14.25 per hour
Additional tronc/service payments (looks like an additional £1.25 - £1.75 ph)
OTE £14.75 - £16 ph with service included
Full time and part time Chef de Partie opportunities available
Average full time hours 40 hours. Flexible shifts available
Genuine career opportunities with an established, growing independent operator
Immediate starts and employee assistance support
40% discount on food and drinks for you and three guests across our pubs from day 1
Milestone rewards from 6 months onwards and access to up to 35% of your earnings on demand
Hospitality & retail discounts via Hospitality Rewards
Regular incentives and recognition including our Lively Loves Awards
Be part of a friendly kitchen team. Create seasonal, fantastic food and deliver our fresh food offer to the local neighbourhood.
We offer a positive working environment focused on developing you and creating seasonal menu items from the best ingredients ( no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!)
About The Regent in Balham https://theregentbalham.co.uk/
The Regent is a busy modern neighbourhood local celebrating good food, drink, sport and entertainment. It features a fantastic spacious secret garden.
The Regent is part of Livelyhood Pub Group, and is conveniently located less than a 2 minute walk from Balham over ground/tube station.
Who are Livelyhood? https://www.livelyhood.co.uk/
Livelyhood is an established, growing London-based owner, creator & operator of modern, inviting & independent neighbourhood pubs. Hospitality is in our soul—we have fun.
Food is at the heart of what we do: we’re not “Gastro” as such, but we focus on fresh produce, cooked to order.
Fast track back of house career progression is possible for Chef de Partie candidates who want it—we nurture and develop our people.
We also support career development through a back of house Apprenticeship Partnership.
What's on our minds?
We love our London communities, are passionate about dogs, new products, and sustainability, and we’re proud of our active relationships with our charity partners: The BigKid Foundation, The Licensed Trade Charity & Only A Pavement Away.
About You
Experience in a similar position preferred, or ready to step up into a Chef de Partie role—we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your passion for fresh produce and consistent, flavoursome food, clear communication in English, good organisation, knowledge of H & S, and a strong work ethic.
Support the Head Chef in delivering Livelyhood’s fresh food offering, built on our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable.
We're reviewing Chef de Partie applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in sending us yours.
All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Independent, inviting and right up your street, Livelyhood’s neighbourhood pubs are fast becoming South London’s best-loved locals.
The Regent Balham, The Perky Nel Clapham, The Mere Scribbler Streatham, The Old Frizzle in Wimbledon, The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace The Artful Duke in Bromley and The Ros Hue in Elephant & Castle are all venues with their own unique charm, yet all of them are built on the foundations and traditions of what makes a great pub; delicious food any time of day, teams who go above and beyond the call of duty, and providing a warm welcome, every time you set foot through the door.
With more new openings planned for the months ahead we are on the hunt for brilliant people to make this all happen so don't hesitate to get in touch!