Chef de Partie - Premium Pub

Holly Blue Designs Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days on/2 days off

£14.00 per hour

Tips share

Permanent or seasonal contracts

Benefits package

60% off meals on shift

Uniform and kitchen shoes

Training and development

Apprenticeship pathway

Job summary

The Holly Blue, part of the Hall & Woodhouse family, is near Basingstoke and seeks an experienced CDP/Section Chef or Line Chef to join a buzzing kitchen. The pub offers 5 days on, 2 days off, and a pathway to development in a lively, supportive team environment.

£14.00 per hour plus a share of tips, permanent or seasonal contracts, and a comprehensive benefits package including 60% off meals on shift, uniform and kitchen shoes, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CDP/Section Chef or Line Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to run a section with consistency and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to spec and maintain high quality.
• Lead and support a kitchen section during service.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth service and compliance.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Job description

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

Fabulous Food Pub - Sensational Holly Blue

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, and located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke, The Holly Blue is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub. Completed in 2020 the new build is in the style of a traditional Hampshire farmhouse - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Holly Blue occupies a commanding position at the gateway to a growing new community.

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

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.