Chef De Partie

Cameron House; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Enhanced holidays

Free Leisure Club Membership

Employee care service

On-site discounts

Lifeworks app discounts

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Cameron House on Loch Lomond is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a station in Cameron Grill, mentoring junior chefs and ensuring dishes meet our standards.

You will participate in daily briefs, manage food hygiene, assist with stock control and allergen awareness, and support with shift challenges while delivering consistent, high-quality meals to guests in a luxury 5-star setting.

Qualifications

• SVQ in Food Production at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification.
• Current or recent experience as Demi Chef De Partie or Chef De Partie, in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Thorough, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly build excellent working relationships.
• Flexible approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic IT skills with knowledge of Office software.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in the tasks of Apprentice and Commis Chefs.
• Cleaning schedules, food storage, food preparation, and service cleardown.
• Participation in daily briefings and handovers.
• Completion of daily food hygiene checks and due diligence records.
• Supporting breaks across the kitchen.
• Consistent production of food to recipe and presentation standards in SOPs.
• Providing feedback to the junior team to support improved performance.
• Supporting with any shift challenges.
• On job training of new employees.
• Supporting the management of allergens and team awareness.
• Departmental requisitions, stock control, and recording of wastage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

SVQ in Food Production at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience

Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification

Tools

Office software

Job description

Chef De Partie, Cameron Grill

ABOUT US:

Situated on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland's breathtaking jewel, Cameron House is a magnificent 5-star resort. Uniquely positioned where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, this 17th-century baronial estate is rich in character and history. Cameron House offers an award-winning Spa with a rooftop infinity pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an extensive selection of resort activities, and a choice of five restaurants and bars to cater to every taste.

Our 208 bedrooms are an exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary, or guests can opt for a home from home in one of our 115 self-catering lodges or luxurious Mansion House suites.

The iconic lochside setting is a timeless celebration of grandeur and natural beauty. Spanning 400 acres of picturesque Scottish countryside, with adventure on the doorstep. Loch Lomond, with its impressive backdrop, is the perfect location for a variety of water and land activities, including speedboat tours, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, 4X4 off-road driving, falconry, and more.

THE ROLE:

As a Chef de Partie (CDP), you will take ownership of a section, running your station with precision and mentoring junior chefs to ensure every dish meets our exceptional standards.

Key things you will be responsible for:

• Proficiency in the tasks of Apprentice and Commis Chefs
• Cleaning schedules, food storage, food preparation, and service cleardown
• Participation in daily briefings and handovers
• Completion of daily food hygiene checks and due diligence records
• Supporting breaks across the kitchen
• Consistent production of food to recipe and presentation standards in SOP’s
• Providing feedback to the junior team to support improved performance
• Supporting with any shift challenges
• On job training of new employees
• Supporting the management of allergens and team awareness
• Departmental requisitions, stock control, and recording of wastage

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don’t have a ‘typical’ employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.

• People who want to achieve great things – your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on.
• People who are naturally friendly – who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
• People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
• People who show the same level of care for our team, as our guests – It’s about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
• People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in – it’s up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

• SVQ in Food Production at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification
• Current or recent experience as Demi Chef De Partie or Chef De Partie, in a quality hotel or restaurant
• To be thorough, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to quickly build excellent working relationships
• A flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills with knowledge of Office software and ability to use technology

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Here’s what to expect when you work as part of our team:

• Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
• Pension scheme and Wagestream financial services
• Long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
• Enhanced holidays with long service
• Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts
• Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
• On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 50% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities cinema tickets and retail products
• Lifeworks App – lots of discounts on everyday purchases, with brand that you love
• Supplier and local business discounts, eg Sealy Mattresses and selected Lomond Shores retailers
• Free parking
• At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.

We are only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Glasgow, so if the outdoors is your thing there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.