Chef de Partie

Fulliant; Ballater; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning restaurant in Ballater is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to work with fresh, ethically sourced seafood and be part of a creative culinary environment. You will play a key role in food preparation and delivery while collaborating closely with experienced chefs. Enjoy a range of perks including generous holiday, health benefits, and career development opportunities. If you have a flair for creativity and a strong work ethic, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Great tips and paid overtime

30 days holiday, pro-rata

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free food and drinks while on shift

Generous discounts across properties

Sports and social events

Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on fresh fish.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a section of the Kitchen ensuring high-quality food preparation.
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining an inspiring recipe book.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Fresh Fish Preparation

Creativity

Strong Work Ethic

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Recipe Development Tools

Job description

Company: The Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmongers

Salary: Salary of £33,990 on 48 hours per week – paid overtime in line with the restaurant’s policy.

Bedrooms: None

Food Type: Freshly caught, ethically sourced seafood from Scotland and the British Isles - Michelin Bib Gourmand

Accommodation: Accommodation is available

Start Date: May 2025

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.

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.