Chef de Partie

Royal Lion; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on shift

Live-in accommodation (optional)

Permanent or seasonal contracts

Training & development opportunities

Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Company benefits focused on sustainabl

Job summary

Royal Lion in Lyme Regis is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie / Section Chef / Line Chef to join a buzzing kitchen and help keep the good stuff coming. Live-in available, with £14.00 per hour plus tips and a generous 60% off meals during shifts.

The role offers permanent or seasonal contracts, a strong care for sustainability, and opportunities for training and development within Hall & Woodhouse hospitality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as CDP/Section Chef/Line Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership to run a section and ensure consistency and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen section with consistency and high standards of presentation.
• Cook and contribute to high-quality dishes in a lively kitchen.
• Support the team and maintain compliance with food safety requirements.

Job description

Chef, Premium Pub - Live in available + £14.00 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

We’re growing our kitchen team and lookingfor an experienced CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keepthe good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, andwant to work with a genuinely supportive crew, this could be your next spot.

What you’ll get:

• A proper work–life balance: 5 days on, 2days off
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance
• Reliable hours with permanent or seasonalcontracts
• A full benefits package in a businessthat puts sustainability first
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniformand kitchen shoes
• Loads of training and developmentopportunities — we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• Pathway to a Level 3 Production Chefapprenticeship (if you meet the entry criteria)
• Optional live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week (depending on availability)
• A warm welcome and a team that always hasyour back

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• A hands‑on Chef de Partie who reallycares about what you do
• Confident running a section and nailingconsistency and presentation
• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, andallergen procedures
• A team player who likes supporting othersand keeping the vibe positive
• Someone who thrives when service getsbusy
• On top of compliance and committed todoing things the right way
• Looking for a solid chef role for theseason — and hopefully longer
• Experienced in a busy kitchen and readyto hit the ground running

Ready to join us?

If you care about what you cook, love being part of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s get you cooking!