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At The King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, we’re a hands-on, hard-working team who take pride in delivering a great pub experience every day. Based in Dorset, we serve a mix of locals and visitors from across the surrounding area.
As we continue to grow, there are opportunities to develop within the team.

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chef preparing food in a professional kitchen
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We’re always looking for motivated people to join our team in Shaftesbury. We look for people who take pride in their work, enjoy a busy environment and want to be part of a strong team.
Attention to detail and consistency are key to maintaining our standards.
Join the squad
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taff member preparing pub room
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What’s in it for you

  • Afair share of gratuities
  • 50% discount at our places
  • Uniform – goes without saying
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Christmas off to put your feet up
  • Formal (and informal) training
  • Scope to progress across the group
  • Staff knees up!
View our current vacancies across the group or drop us a line at careers@chickpea.group
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On the terrace. X On the terrace. X
The boys. X The boys. X
Down the King’s. X Down the King’s. X
The perfect beginning to a meal. Fresh Focaccia, The perfect beginning to a meal. Fresh Focaccia, Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil + Pomegranate Molasses. X
Sunday in the sun. X Sunday in the sun. X
Kitchen, bar, terrace open all day long. X Kitchen, bar, terrace open all day long. X
Easter Weekender in Shaftesbury. Serving food al Easter Weekender in Shaftesbury. Serving food all day today, tomorrow and Monday. We also have some live acoustic folk tunes in the Skittle Alley tomorrow, late afternoon, courtesy of Mostly Harmless. See you soon. X
Cosy corners of The King’s. X Cosy corners of The King’s. X
01747 612 614 - option 1 if you’d like to join u 01747 612 614 - option 1 if you’d like to join us for a nice sunny lunch today. X
What a lovely bunch. X What a lovely bunch. X

Careers

Careers at King’s Arms

If you’re looking for hospitality jobs in Shaftesbury or Dorset, we’re always keen to hear from people who care about doing things properly. Whether you’re starting out or bringing experience, you can expect a supportive team and opportunities to progress.