Chef de Partie - Premium Pub

Harri; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Meal discounts

Benefits package

Uniform provided

Kitchen shoes

Training & development

Contract options

Apprenticeship pathway

Team support

Job summary

Dazzling Duchess near Dorchester is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie, Section Chef or Line Chef to join the kitchen team. The role offers £14.00 per hour plus tips and 60% off meals, with reliable hours and both permanent and seasonal contracts.

You’ll work in a busy kitchen focused on great food, with opportunities for training and development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef de partie with experience in busy kitchens.
• Confident running a section and delivering consistent plating.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section and maintain consistency and presentation.
• Adhere to recipes and specifications with minimal variation.
• Hit the ground running in a lively kitchen and support the team.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Job description

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

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, Bar and the Pantry, the grand central staircase, first floor dining room with its open kitchen and then to top it all off, is 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

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.