Chef de Partie in Warminster

The Bell & Crown sits just off the A303 in Zeals, it’s been everyone’s favourite local for longer than most people can remember. The garden has a brand-new layout to make the most of the summer evenings and the 6 bedrooms upstairs have had a refresh. The food is hearty and seasonal — proper Sunday roasts, fresh seafood, West Country cider, and pints of local beer that earn their place on the bar. Nothing fussy. Just good things, done consistently well.

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.

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.

Benefits:

• There are no split shifts.
• Overtime is paid.
• Uniform is provided and laundered.
• Clear pathway for progression with support.
• Flexible working patterns that fit around your life.
• Every penny of service charge is shared across the whole team—chefs, front‑of‑house and housekeeping—through your own Grateful account.
• If you work a six‑hour shift, you eat from the menu.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests.
• We close on Christmas Day.
• Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who make the business what it is.
• On your birthday you receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our pubs.
• Monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance to win a night away at one of our places.
• Recognition of long service.
• Team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips abroad.
• We’ll build a training programme around you; whether that’s WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or broadening your skills across the business you’ll have the opportunities.
• Access to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing.

Our 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.