Chef de Partie

Old Granary; Wareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meal discounts on shift

Tips shared

Uniform and kitchen shoes provided

Training & development

Sustainability focused company

Sunday Best Places to Work

Job summary

Old Granary in Wareham is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie to join a buzzing kitchen team. You’ll run a section, ensure consistent plating, and uphold food safety and allergen procedures in a busy pub kitchen.

We offer £14.00 per hour with tips, 60% meal discounts on shift, and optional live-in accommodation. Permanent or seasonal contracts, great training, and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie with ability to run a section
• Experience in busy kitchen environments
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures

Responsibilities

• Cook to spec and nail consistency and presentation
• Confidently run a kitchen section and manage duties
• Support a buzzing service with a positive vibe and teamwork

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Food safety

Allergen procedures

Team player

Job description

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

Gorgeous Granary - Nowhere Better! Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs the Old Granary is a must-visit, perfect-for-every-occasion, all-day café, bar and dining room situated on the banks of the River Frome in the picturesque market town of Wareham. A real part of the local community, it is a vibrant and popular space where locals and visitors alike come to belong, relax, share and celebrate. We’re open from brunch to bedtime and there’s always something going on.

We’re growing our kitchen team and looking for an experienced CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keep the good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, and want 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, 2 days off
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards for standout performance
• Reliable hours with permanent or seasonal contracts
• A full benefits package in a business that puts sustainability first
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniform and kitchen shoes
• Loads of training and development opportunities — we’re a Sunday Best Places to Work company
• Pathway to a Level 3 Production Chef apprenticeship (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 has your back

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• A hands‑on Chef de Partie who really cares about what you do
• Confident running a section and nailing consistency and presentation
• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
• A team player who likes supporting others and keeping the vibe positive
• Someone who thrives when service gets busy
• On top of compliance and committed to doing things the right way
• Looking for a solid chef role for the season — and hopefully longer
• Experienced in a busy kitchen and ready to 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.