Chef de Partie

Location: The Sherborne, Dorset
Hours: Variable, 32 to 48 hours per week, mornings/evenings and weekend work may be required
Salary: £12.21 – £13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head Chef / Food & Hospitality Manager

 

About The Sherborne

The Sherborne aspires to be a beacon for arts and culture in the South West, emerging as one of the UK’s newest and most exciting cultural venues. Brought to life through the extraordinary vision and generosity of Michael and Sally Cannon, The Sherborne is a vibrant charity that invites visitors to explore, create, and connect through art, nature, and food.

Open daily and free to the public, we host exhibitions, talks, and a growing food and hospitality offering rooted in quality, sustainability, and the joy of sharing seasonal food in a beautiful setting.

 

Role Overview

We’re looking for a talented, motivated and organised Chef de Partie to join our growing kitchen team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to prepare beautiful, seasonal dishes that celebrate local ingredients and reflect the creative ethos of The Sherborne.

This is a great opportunity for a confident and passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced but supportive kitchen and is excited to be part of something meaningful and evolving.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to standard across various sections of the kitchen
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Work with the Head Chef to develop new menu ideas and contribute creatively
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, and minimising food waste
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene and safety standards
• Support events, workshops, and seasonal feasts as part of our cultural programme

 

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis looking to step up
• A passion for seasonal, fresh food and beautiful presentation
• Calm under pressure, with good time management
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible and willing to support wider hospitality events and creative projects

 

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a cultural venue that values creativity and craft
• Work with excellent local produce and a supportive team
• Opportunity to grow with a new and ambitious organisation
• Flexible working options
• A warm, collaborative workplace in a beautiful setting
  
  

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to hello@thesherborne.uk

📅 Deadline: 8 August 2025
📍 Start date: 13 August 2025