CHEF DE PARTIE

Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd; Clachan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood restaurant on the west coast of Scotland is seeking a Chef de Partie. In this full-time role, you will assist in the kitchen, preparing exceptional seafood dishes. A strong background in similar environments is essential, along with good communication skills and food hygiene standards. The position is temporary until October 2025, offering competitive pay and various employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Employee benefits app

Company pension scheme

Death in service scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Share of customer tips

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive training

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen required.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Right to work legally in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook dishes from the menu.

Skills

Strong background in seafood preparation

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Excellent food hygiene standards

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

LOCH FYNE OYSTERS LTD is located in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW. Our award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built a reputation as one of Scotland's very best seafood restaurants, featuring the highest quality seafood indigenous to Argyll. If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce, a desire to provide an excellent customer experience and would like to work in a friendly, supportive environment, in a great location, then we would like to hear from you.

Position

Chef de Partie

Contract type: Temporary (Up to 31st October 2025)

Hours: Full time (40 hours). Work hours between Monday to Sunday, with evening and weekend working required (no late finishes).

Rate of pay: Competitive. Additional: Customer tips are shared between the Restaurant Team. Own transport is recommended due to location; car share/transport may be available.

Responsibilities

Join our kitchen team in the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant, assisting with the smooth running of the kitchen, preparing and cooking dishes from our menu.

Qualifications

The successful candidate needs to have a strong background in a similar environment working with fish and seafood. You must also be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen, plus have good communication skills and excellent food hygiene standards. HNC level qualification or experience preferred.

Right to Work

Right to work: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.

How to Apply

Submit your CV online or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: [phone]. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.

Job Location

Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL. We are situated at the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata); increasing with length of service.
• Employee App with access to a variety of benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation/emotional support, legal/money advice, etc.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Share of customer tips.
• Staff discounts.
• Staff uniform.
• Free on site parking.
• Comprehensive training.
• Staff development opportunities.
• Access to our Company training and development portal to support your career growth.