Chef de Partie - Premium Pub

SMUGGLERS INN; Osmington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days on 2 days off

£14 per hour

Share of tips

60% meals discount

Uniform & kitchen shoes

Training & development

apprenticeship pathway

Seasonal/permanent contracts

Sustainability focus

Job summary

The Sensational Smugglers Inn near Weymouth is seeking an experienced CDP/Section Chef to join a lively kitchen team. You will help drive consistent plating, handle a station with pride, and work to the high standards that a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company expects.

We offer 5 days on, 2 days off, £14.00 per hour, tips, and a host of benefits including meal discounts, uniform and footwear, plus ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef de partie with a care for what you do.
• Confident running a section and maintaining consistency.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Able to work to specifications with minimal variation.

Responsibilities

• Run a section in a busy kitchen and maintain quality.
• Prepare dishes to spec with consistent presentation.
• Work well in a buzzing service and support the team.
• Follow safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Section chef

Consistency & presentation

Food safety & allergens

Job description

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

The Sensational Smugglers Inn

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional destination inns and close to the town of Weymouth on the cliff tops of the South West Coast Path, the Smugglers Inn is a traditional English pub with stunning views overlooking the Isle of Portland. With a beautiful garden for summer, as well as roaring log fires and oak beams inside for the longer and colder winter nights, the Smugglers can be truly enjoyed all year around.

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.