Chef de Partie - Premium Pub

Holly Blue Designs Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days on 2 off

Tips share

Meal discount 60%

Permanent/Seasonal contracts

Training & development

Job summary

The Holly Blue is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a buzzing kitchen near Basingstoke. You’ll work a 5-on/2-off pattern, earning £14.00 per hour with tips and a 60% meals-discount while on shift.

Join a supportive team, with potential for seasonal or permanent contracts, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including a pathway to apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to specification.
• Manage a kitchen section with consistency and presentation.
• Maintain high food safety and allergen standards.
• Work as part of a supportive team in a busy service.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section leadership

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Allergen procedures

Team player

Busy service

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