Chef de Partie

ASVA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust for Scotland's Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow seeks a Chef de Partie to support the kitchen team during busy services, ensuring high-quality dishes are prepared, cooked and plated to the highest standard.

You will work under the Senior Chef de Partie and Head Chef, manage your section, uphold food safety, stock control and portioning, and help develop junior staff while delivering excellent customer service in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Essential: 1 year experience Chef de Partie or 3+ years’ experience as a junior CDP (or equivalent)
• Professional Food Qualification – Intermediate Food Hygiene Level 3
• Proficiency in a wide range of cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, baking, and knife skills
• Ability to take responsibility for larder section
• Strong experience with preparation, cooking, portioning and plating
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures essential. Knowledge of allergens

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to required specification
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standard
• Compliance of company Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures
• Manage labelling and stock rotation
• To maintain location cleaning schedules.
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Stock management

Team collaboration

Allergen awareness

Larder management

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Level 3

Tools

Grills and ovens

Job description

Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland

Location: The Mackintosh Tearooms, 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX.

JOB PURPOSE
To support the Senior Chef de Partie and Head Chef in the efficient preparation and delivery of high-quality food across the historic Mackintosh Tearooms. The Chef de Partie will be responsible for managing a designated section of the kitchen during busy services, ensuring all dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to consistently high standards.
The role requires a strong background in professional kitchens, with proven skills in mise en place, food preparation, cooking and plating. The Chef de Partie will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, while supporting effective stock control and minimising food waste.
The Chef de Partie will be confident working under pressure and will provide support and guidance to junior chefs to ensure a smooth, efficient and well‑organised kitchen service. Working closely with the Senior Chef de Partie, Head Chef and VSM Food & Beverage team, the postholder will contribute to the successful delivery of food and catering services while maintaining the high standards and reputation of The Mackintosh Tearooms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to required specification
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standard
• Compliance of company Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures
• Manage labelling and stock rotation
• To maintain location cleaning schedules.
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Visitor Experience

To be customer focused at all times and ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service, to be approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 1 year experience Chef de Partie or someone with 3+ years’ experience as a junior CDP (or equivalent) looking for the next step up in their career
• Professional Food Qualification – Intermediate Food Hygiene Level 3 or relevant experience
• Proficiency in a wide range of cooking techniques, including but not limited to, grilling, sautéing, baking, and knife skills
• Ability to take responsibility for larder section
• Strong experience with preparation, cooking, portioning and plating
• Comfortable working at a fast pace without compromising service standards
• Willing to develop skills to further support the Snr Chef de Partie and Head Chef
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures essential. Knowledge of allergens

Desirable

• Previous experience of cheffing within the tourism industry
• Willing to assist in all sections of the kitchen

People Management

On occasion may be required to oversee Junior team members in the absence of Senior CDP & Head Chef

Tools / equipment / systems

• Uses clock in/clock out systems
• Appliances: Grills, ovens, fryers, and stovetops for cooking.
• Temperature Tools: Thermometers to ensure food safety and quality.
• Small Appliances: Stand mixers, blenders, and food processors for various tasks.
• Safety Equipment: Oven mitts, aprons, and non-slip shoes for safety