CHEF

The Rickety Press; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Charge to team

Food On Shift

Dine At Dodo

Learning & Development Opportunities

Great work/life balance

Annual Team Party

Christmas Day & Boxing Day Off

Job summary

The Part & Parcel, part of the Dodo Pub Co, is looking for a motivated Chef to join our kitchen crew in Witney. We serve authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked at 450°C, plus burgers and brunch, in a vibrant, community-focused pub environment.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, working as part of a passionate team to maintain high standards and stay calm under pressure. Enjoy a favourable shift pattern, service charge allocated to the team, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to high standards and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chefs in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook Neapolitan pizzas and related dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver quality meals and great guest experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Pizza making

Job description

We're looking for: A motivated and passionate Chef to join our crew!

The Part & Parcel is part of the Dodo Pub Co - known for top-notch Neapolitan pizzas, burgers, and unbeatable vibes. At our core, we're neighbourhood pubs dedicated to serving products we're 100% proud of, delivered by people who are 100% committed to what they do.

From the bar: We offer a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails - all served by knowledgeable and passionate staff to customers who care about quality and community.

From the kitchen: We serve authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked at 450°C in our pizza oven, alongside tasty burgers, brunch, and sides that hit the spot.

Our chefs support the Head Chef and their Sous Chefs in the successful day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You will be a passionate team player with an ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

What We Offer In Return

• £12.21 - £12.71 per hour
• Service Charge (100% goes to the team - our data shows approx. £200-£250 per month (full time)
• Food On Shift
• Dine At Dodo - bring a mate once a month, and we'll cover your food bill
• Learning & Development Opportunities - many of our managers started as team members and now run their own Dodo pub or work in operations
• Great work/life balance
• Annual Team Party
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day Off

Next Steps

• If this sounds like your vibe, check out our Instagram & website to see what we're about.
• The Hiring Manager will be in touch to invite you for a coffee & chat, followed by a trial shift where we can get to know each other.
• We'll make you a job offer within 48 hours.
• Your first week will be spent with our Buddy Coach, who'll show you the ropes and (more importantly) get you tasting our amazing pizzas & beers!

We can't wait to hear from you!