Chef de Partie – 2 AA Rosette Country Inn

Location: Evershot, Dorset
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 depending on experience
Service charge: Up to approximately £4,000 per year
Hours: 40+ per week, with a mixture of straight and split shifts
Start: January 2027
Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

A historic 16th-century coaching inn in the Dorset countryside is seeking a permanent Chef de Partie to join its four-chef kitchen team. The inn holds 2 AA Rosettes, 4 AA Stars and a Michelin Key, combining destination dining with characterful luxury accommodation.

The Head Chef will be taking maternity leave early in 2027, with the Senior Sous Chef stepping up during that period. This is a permanent addition to the team rather than temporary maternity cover, offering a committed chef the opportunity to develop across all areas of a quality kitchen.

The Role

Run an allocated section confidently and consistently
Prepare and deliver food to the inn’s established 2 AA Rosette standard
Work across all areas of the kitchen using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Contribute ideas to seasonal menus alongside the wider kitchen team
Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Monitor stock requirements and communicate ordering needs
Cover breakfast service when required on the rota
Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and organisation

About You

Existing Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie or Commis Chef ready to step up
Comfortable running a section without close supervision
Experience working with fresh produce in a busy professional kitchen
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent practical experience
Calm, level-headed and collaborative
Career-minded, reliable and keen to continue developing

Package

Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
Service charge worth up to approximately £4,000 per year
Permanent role within an award-winning hotel group
Broad kitchen exposure and scope for continued development