The Fleur de Lys,
named “Best Country Pub” in Dorset 2026, sits inside the Cranborne Chase Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 17th-century building keeps its low ceilings
and open fires, and the kitchen leans into Dorset ingredients across pub bangers,
a la carte dishes and Nole pizza with bold seasonal toppings. Nine bedrooms,
proper countryside, and a pub that takes its setting seriously.
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie
to join our kitchen team. If you enjoy cooking proper food, take pride in the
details and want to keep learning, you’ll fit in well here. You’ll work closely
with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping to deliver consistent, honest food
while building your own skills along the way.
About Chickpea
We're founder-owned
and seven years in. Today, we run ten pubs across the South West, but
the idea hasn't changed much since day one. Great pubs are built by
great people.
Our
places are a reflection of the teams who work in them. From the
kitchen to the bar, we believe exceptional hospitality comes from people who
genuinely care about the industry and the guests in front of them.
We want every
guest to feel as though they've been welcomed into someone's home.
That means getting the small things right, paying attention to the
detail, and looking after people properly.
It's a simple
idea, but it's the thread that runs through everything we do.
Why Chickpea?
A respectful kitchen is
non-negotiable for us. We want people to enjoy coming to work, and that starts
with how teams treat each other.
There are no split shifts.
Overtime is paid. Uniform is provided and laundered. If you want
to progress, there’s a clear pathway and the support to help
you get there.
We offer flexible working
patterns that fit around your life, not the other way round.
Every penny of service charge is
shared across the whole team — chefs,
front-of-house and housekeeping included — with complete transparency through
your own Grateful account.
If you work a six-hour shift,
you eat from the menu. Away from work, you'll enjoy 50% off
food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests.
We close on Christmas Day.
Each year, we bring everyone
together for the Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who
make the business what it is.
On your
birthday, you'll receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our
pubs. There are also monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance
to win a night away at one of our places. We recognise long
service too.
Throughout the year, we organise
team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips
abroad.
If you're ambitious
and want to develop, we'll build a training programme around you.
Whether that's WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or
broadening your skills across the business, the opportunities are there for
those who want them.
We're committed to helping
people build long and rewarding careers in hospitality.
And because
life isn't always straightforward, you'll also have access
to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and
financial wellbeing. Whenever you need someone to talk to, help is there.
What you'll be doing
·
Preparing
and cooking dishes to a high standard during service.
·
Working
alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop your knowledge and confidence
in the kitchen.
·
Maintaining
excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.
·
Helping
to support and guide junior members of the team.
·
Keeping
your section organised, stocked and running smoothly.
·
Taking
pride in every plate that leaves the pass.
·
Playing
your part in a kitchen that works hard, looks after each other and enjoys what
it does.
What we're looking for
·
Previous
experience in a busy kitchen environment.
·
A
genuine love of food and a willingness to learn.
·
Someone
who cares about the details and wants to get things right.
·
A
reliable, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
·
A team
player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a good kitchen culture.
We aren't interested in fussy food
or big egos. We keep things simple and do them well. If you're looking for a
place where you can learn, develop and cook great food with a good team around
you, we'd love to hear from you.