Chef de Partie

The-King; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Clear progression

TRONC share

Team discount

Team rewards

Birthday voucher

Employer pension

Work-life balance

Uniform provided

Supplier trips

Job summary

Chickpea Group is seeking a Chef de Partie for a full-time role (40-48hrs) in our busy kitchen. You’ll join a growing pub-with-rooms and pizza spots group, cooking high-quality dishes and learning from skilled chefs in a supportive team.

Salary is £8.20–£14 per hour depending on age and experience. We offer training, progression, team discounts, birthday voucher, pension, and a healthy work-life balance with regular days off. Uniform provided; supplier trips; monthly rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or hospitality role.
• Love for food and a hunger to learn and improve.
• Pride in detail and getting dishes just right.
• Positive, reliable and prepared to get stuck in.
• Natural team player with energy and willingness to develop themselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes with consistency and care.
• Learning from and supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to build culinary skills.
• Maintaining hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Help mentor and train junior kitchen team members.
• Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and stocked.
• Taking pride in presentation and ensuring every plate looks and tastes amazing.
• Working as part of a passionate team to deliver top-notch dining experiences.

Job description

Job Title: Chef de Partie
Location:
Job Type: Full Time (40-48hrs)
Salary: £8.20 - £14 dependant on age and experience

Join the Chickpea Group Team!

We’re on the hunt for a motivated Chef de Partie who’s passionate about cooking and eager to learn.

If you love creating great food, take pride in every dish, and enjoy learning new skills while working with a team, you’ll fit right in. At Chickpea Group, we care about doing things properly, getting the details right, and delivering meals that make guests smile every single time.

We’re Chickpea Group, a growing collection of pubs with rooms and pizza spots across the Southwest. We’re energetic, ambitious, and building something special. Most importantly, our team members are at the heart of it all. Work with us and you’ll be surrounded by great people, with real opportunities to grow and move across the group.

Perks of Working with Us

• Structured (but relaxed) training programs — we invest in your growth and knowledge
• Clear pathways to progress — we promote from within
• A fair share of variable TRONC
• 50% team discount across all our places
• Monthly team rewards — we love celebrating wins
• £100 birthday voucher — because your day matters
• Employer pension contributions
• Proper life-work balance with regular days off
• Uniform provided
• Supplier trips & team days out

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes with consistency and care
• Learning from and supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to build your culinary skills
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and health & safety standards
• Help mentor and train junior kitchen team members
• Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient, and stocked
• Taking pride in presentation and ensuring every plate looks and tastes amazing
• Working as part of a passionate team to deliver top-notch dining experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a busy kitchen or hospitality role
• A genuine love for food and a hunger to learn and improve
• Someone who takes pride in the detail and getting dishes just right
• Positive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in
• A natural team player with great energy and a willingness to develop themselves and others