Chef de Partie

5 days ago

Weymouth DT YU, United Kingdom The Crab House Cafe Full time

Chef De Partie – AA Rosette Seafood Restaurant, Weymouth

Basic Salary of £30,000 + Excellent Tronc (approx. £10,000 p.a based on Full Time position Paid Overtime

4-Day Working Week in Summer | Family-Run | Sustainable Seafood

Start Date: 02/02/2026

*Interviews to be held in the middle of January 2026

With exciting plans for operational growth and strategic development, we are recruiting a experienced Chef De Partie to join our kitchen team.

The Crab House Cafe is a longstanding, award-winning, single AA rosette seafood restaurant and oyster farm in Weymouth, Dorset overlooking Chesil Beach. We are family-run, with a strong family ethos in our business.

We change our menu twice daily, specialising in seafood, crabs to crack, and oysters, farmed metres from our tables. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, encouraging diners to try underutilised fish and promoting the most sustainable fishing methods throughout our menu. We forage along the coastline and grow various produce in our kitchen garden.

Are you the right person for us?

· Experience within this role and a similar restaurant environment

· You will be experienced with a wide variety of fish and passionate about seafood and shellfish

· You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage the kitchen, inspire creativity and be highly organised

· You must display a passion for utilising the best of local produce, fresh ingredients, and seafood

· You will display professionalism and a positive attitude towards growth and development, as well as deliver and maintain excellence

· You will need a passion for high standards and experience in high-volume service

· You will be a great communicator and be serious about working in a professional environment

What will your role as a Chef De Partie look like?

· Controlling and overseeing all food preparation for service

· Collaborating with our kitchen team to construct our daily food menu and develop current dishes

· Portion control, controlling wastage and delivering consistent quality

· Stock management

· Completion of company H&S procedures and document auditing

· Support the Sous and Head Chef in service within a fast-paced and pressured environment, and maintain standards at all times

· Positively represent the company and demonstrate core values

· Lead junior kitchen team members through service

What can The Crab House Cafe give you?

  • Fantastic industry hours (4 day working week in the summer, 2 consecutive days off per week + hours average over high / low seasons)
  • Industry Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, 24/7 access to confidential wellbeing and mental health support for you and your family.
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.
  • Christmas off every year – guaranteed time to rest and celebrate with loved ones.
  • Paid overtime for all additional hours worked.
  • Generous share of tronc, reflecting our commitment to fairly rewarding every team member for their contribution.
  • A supportive, family-run environment with opportunities to grow

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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