Chef de Partie

Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Birthday celebrations & long service

Job summary

Cameron House in Loch Lomond is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen brigade ahead of reopening. You will work under the Head Chef, preparing high-quality dishes with Scottish ingredients in a modern kitchen.

You will manage your section, support and develop junior chefs, and ensure exceptional guest dining experiences. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent and Level 2 Food Hygiene are desirable, with strong communication and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in all aspects of station prep and cooking.
• Proven ability to lead and support junior chefs.
• Strong communication with team and kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes using Scottish ingredients.
• Managing all aspects of your section in a busy kitchen.
• Supporting and developing junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

ALL THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our team ahead of Cameron House Hotel reopening later this year.

Magnificent and uniquely inspirational. Cameron House, a 5 star resort nested on the world-famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond has reopened following a multi-million pound restoration. Located where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, the 17th century Baronial estate where Cameron House resides is rich in character and history. With an award-winning Spa with rooftop infinity pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an extensive array of resort activities, and a choice of six restaurants and five bars that will cater to everyone.

The iconic lochside setting is impressive in its grandeur, celebrated and treasured. Set within 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, adventure is on your doorstep, with Loch Lomond providing the perfect location for water sports and land activities, including speedboat tours, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, 4X4 off-road driving, falconry and more.

Add all the above together, and we have something very special, all that’s missing could be you.

THE ROLE

Reporting To The Head Chef, You’ll Be

Working alongside our established and talented kitchen brigade giving you the opportunity to further your own skills and career whilst delivering exceptional food to our guests and visitors.

Key Things You Will Be Doing

• preparation and cooking of the highest quality food using first class scottish ingredients in a modern kitchen environment
• Managing all aspects of your section.
• Supporting and developing the junior team

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 their team-mates 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

• The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 2/3 or similar level food preparation qualification or equivalent experience
• Rehis Level 2 Food Hygiene qualified would also be advantageous
• Passion about every aspect of food and cooking
• Excellent communication skills

What’s in it for you?

At Cameron House we can off 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.

Benefits

We offer a generous range of employee benefits and, given what we do and where we are, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to make the most of our own five-star facilities. Here’s what to expect:

• Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
• Enhanced holidays, rising 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, 30% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities and retail products
• Supplier and local business discounts
• Free parking

And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside, there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.