Chef De Partie - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Tips

Contract options

Sustainability focus

Training opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Wonderful Olive Branch in Wimborne is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie. Join a buzzing kitchen and help us keep the high standards of service with a hands-on approach and attention to consistency and presentation.

You’ll work five days on, two days off, with £14.00 per hour plus tips and a 60% meals discount on shift. The role offers permanent or seasonal contracts, real training, and the chance to grow within a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a hands-on CDP/Section/Line Chef role.
• Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to manage sections and maintain consistency and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and maintain high standards of plating and portion control.
• Ensure food safety, allergen procedures and hygiene compliance.
• Support team, especially during peak service periods.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Section Chef

Line Chef

Food safety

Hygiene

Allergen procedures

Job description

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

Wonderful Olive Branch - Wimborne
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs The Olive Branch in the heart of the town is impressive in every respect. The pub offers guests great food options from the relaxed Pantry to more formal dining in the restaurant with its open kitchen, and rooms in the adjacent 1777. The Olive Branch caters for breakfast lunch and dinner and has a superb outside terrace and garden - the best in Wimborne.

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.