Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Ballater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning restaurant in Ballater is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes using the best local ingredients while working closely with experienced chefs. The restaurant, celebrated for its commitment to quality and community, offers a friendly atmosphere and a unique 'catch to plate' concept. With a strong emphasis on creativity and service, this position is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in a dynamic culinary environment. Enjoy excellent benefits, including generous discounts and career development opportunities, while being part of a vibrant team.

Benefits

Great tips and paid overtime

30 days holiday, pro-rata

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free food and drinks during shifts

Generous discounts across properties

Social events organized by local committees

Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role required.
• Strong work ethic and passion for food essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a section of the kitchen ensuring high-quality food preparation.
• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in recipe development.

Skills

Experience with fresh fish

Creative flair

Strong work ethic

Passion for fresh food

Job description

The award-winning Fish
Shop Restaurant in Ballater is recruiting a CHEF DE PARTIE to
join the Kitchen brigade.

Part of a small
team, you will be responsible for a section of the Kitchen ensuring the
preparation and delivery of high-quality food to the restaurant. Working
closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will support the
creation, development and maintenance of an inspiring recipe book using the
very best of local and national natural resources and ingredients.

Proven experience
(working with fresh fish) in a similar role is required. You must have a strong
work ethic, a creative flair, and a passion for fresh food and brilliant
service with a desire to learn and grow.

Honouring and
celebrating the history and culture of the Scottish fishing industry, the Fish
Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger in Ballater is conceived to provide a friendly
and relaxed ambience to cater to the local community as well as visitors that
frequent this historic town. The integration of the Fishmonger ensures the
"catch to plate" concept, honest to food and process. Both the
fishmonger offering and the restaurant menu are dependent upon the daily
offerings landed from trusted sources.

Thrilled and
humbled to have received a Bib Gourmand recognising 'good quality, good value
cooking' at this year's Michelin Guide awards, Michelin said: 'The fish and
shellfish are invariably of excellent quality and the kitchen has the good
sense to let them shine; the cooking of the ingredients is spot-on and any
accompaniments are finely judged.'

What’s in it for you?

• Great tips and paid overtime (in accordance with the restaurant’s overtime
  policy)
• 30 days holiday, pro-rata.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Free food and drinks whilst on shift.
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset,
  Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca!
• Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees.
• Life Assurance.
• Health benefits including a health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and
  goals.
• Plus, days-off activities that include hitting the fantastic ski slopes
  nearby, and salmon fishing on the picturesque River Dee.