The Role:
Are you a Chef De Partie looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to work in a stunning location?
We are looking for an experienced Chef De Partie, with a strong background from a similar environment, to become an integral part of our kitchen team at the Man O’War Bar and Restaurant at our beautiful holiday park, overlooking Durdle Door.
We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience, offering impeccable hospitality and all-day-dining that reflects the soul of our location. All applicants must have a passion for serving excellent food.
Under the guidance of our Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen is prepared for service, leading a section during service, motivating and mentoring our junior kitchen team members and getting stuck in with menu ideas and development.
This is a well paid role, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The position is seasonal, until January 2026 (with the possibility of being made permanent) and offers a fantastic opportunity for someone to demonstrate their existing kitchen skills whilst contributing to a fantastic season here at the Lulworth Estate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes including meat, fish and vegetables, displaying great attention to detail and a passion for every dish that leaves our kitchen
- Supporting the Head Chef throughout service, or in the absence of the Head Chef, supporting the team to ensure smooth service, working fast, cleanly and efficiently
- Working with our Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Following Health and Safety procedures and completing various kitchen administration
- Monitoring portion control, stock management and controlling wastage
- Communicating efficiently, supporting your teammates and working professionally; aiding in the development and mentoring of our junior kitchen team members
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A free weekend ticket to Camp Bestival, held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in August 2025.
- Employee discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate, plus free entry to Lulworth Castle.
- Free parking at our three fabulous sites, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Lulworth Castle.
- A supportive and friendly environment in which to work, including extensive training and continued professional development.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@lulworth.com
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies.
LMS 004 – 01 The Lulworth Estate Application Form
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
DD08
Status:
Seasonal
Hours:
40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7
Pay:
Competitive dependent on skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications
Pay Type:
Salary
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD