Chef de Partie - Poundbury

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Tips share

Benefits package

Meal discounts (60% off)

Free uniform and shoes

Training & development

Apprenticeship pathway

Supportive team

Job summary

The Dazzling Duchess - Poundbury, near Dorchester, is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Build on your skills in a busy pub kitchen, lead a section, and help us maintain high standards across service.

We offer a 5-on/2-off rota, £14 per hour plus tips, permanent or seasonal contracts, a full benefits package, 60% meal discount on shift, uniform and kitchen shoes, and ample training including potential Level 3 apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef de Partie with ability to run a section and maintain high standards.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Supportive team player capable of thriving in a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen section and ensure consistency and presentation.
• Prepare dishes to spec with minimal variation.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols.
• Support the team during peak service periods.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Allergen procedures

Team player

Job description

Chef de Partie - Poundbury

Employer
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd

Location
Dorchester, Dorset

Salary
14.00 per hour plus tips

Closing date
3 Oct 2026

Sector
Chef jobs, Chef, Chef de Partie, Demi Chef De Partie

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Dazzling Duchess - Poundbury Near Dorchester

Built in 2016 by the Duchy of Cornwall but operated as part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of great pubs, the Duchess of Cornwall was so named at the direct request of the Prince of Wales and was opened by the then Prince and Duchess. The pub contains many artefacts from the Woodhouse family including The Badger glass - the largest hand-blown glass in the world. The building is split into sections over three floors: the Bar and the Pantry, the grand central staircase, a first-floor dining room with its open kitchen, and a beautiful outside terrace.

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

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