Chef de Partie

Harri; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14 per hour

Tips

60% off meals on shift

Live-in accommodation £77.70/week

Training & development

Permanent or seasonal contracts

Job summary

The Sensational Ship in Weymouth Harbour is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie, Section Chef or Line Chef to join our busy kitchen. We offer a 5 days on, 2 days off schedule, a competitive hourly rate of £14, tips, and a share of rewards.

Live-in accommodation may be available at £77.70 per week. You'll be supported by a friendly team in a pub with a seaside vibe and a strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experienced in busy kitchen environments.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Ability to run a section and maintain consistency and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to spec and maintain quality.
• Run a kitchen section and ensure consistency during service.
• Support team and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Hands-on

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line cooking

Food safety

Team player

Service speed

Tools

Kosher & allergen procedures

Job description

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

Sensational Ship - Weymouth Harbour
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs the Ship was the first owned by Hall & Woodhouse it has been a member of the family since 1856. There have been many changes over the years like the addition of our upstairs restaurant with stunning views of Weymouth Harbour and our beautiful sunny courtyard. Today the Ship is the perfect place to rest and relax year round, whether it's watching the boats coming in and out of the harbour, if you're lucky you might even see the daily catch being docked right outside our front door, or relaxing in front of a roaring log fire with a pint of Badger Beer. The Ship is glorious in the summer and cosy in the winter.

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 Times 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.