Chef de Partie

Olive Branch; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on shift

Free uniform and kitchen shoes

Loads of training and development

Pathway to Level 3 apprenticeship

Share of tips

Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Job summary

The Olive Branch in Wimborne is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie / Section Chef / Line Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will be hands-on, run a section and ensure consistency and presentation to a high standard.

We offer a 5 days on, 2 days off rota, £14.00 per hour plus tips, 60% off meals on shift, free uniform and kitchen shoes, and extensive training with a potential apprenticeship pathway. A supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie capable of running a section and maintaining consistency and presentation.
• Experience in a busy kitchen and ability to hit the ground running.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Commitment to compliance and doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and ensure consistency and presentation.
• Work to spec with minimal variations.
• Support a buzzing service and a positive team environment.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Food safety

Hygiene

Allergen procedures

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

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

Wonderful Olive Branch - Wimborne Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs The Olive Branch in the heart of the town is impressive in every respect. The pub offers guests great food options from the relaxed Pantry to more formal dining in the restaurant with its open kitchen, and rooms in the adjacent 1777. The Olive Branch caters for breakfast lunch and dinner and has a superb outside terrace and garden - the best in Wimborne.

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)
• 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