Chef de Partie - Part Time

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on shift

Tips share

Training and development

Uniform and kitchen shoes

Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Limited's The Lighter pub in Topsham near Exeter is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie or Line Chef to keep the kitchen buzzing and consistently polished during busy service.

We offer £14.00 per hour, tips, 60% off meals on shift, flexible evenings and weekends, training, and a supportive team in a warm, pub-friendly environment. Join a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company focused on quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef de partie with experience in a busy kitchen.
• Confident running a section and maintaining consistency.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to the spec and menu.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Support the team during busy service periods.
• Assist with food preparation and plating to ensure consistency.

Skills

Hands-on chef de partie

Section leadership

Food safety & allergen training

Team player

Job description

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

Fabulous Pub - On the Quayside

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs and located in the historic Saxon town of Topsham on the banks of the Exe Estuary, the Lighter is a picturesque example of a friendly, classic English pub. Great for locals and visitors alike with flagstone floors, a log burner and large terrace right on Topsham Quay the pub is busy all year peaking in the summer months. The Lighter is well positioned close to all amenities and not far from Exeter.

We’re growing our kitchen team and lookingfor an experienced part time 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:

• Flexible hours evenings and weekends to suit you
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance
• 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
• 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 beingpart of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love tohear from you.