Chef de Partie

s1jobs; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14 per hour

Full-time (40-45h/wk)

Accommodation on site

Permanent role for right candidate

Immediate start

Job summary

s1jobs is recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a boutique hotel kitchen in Orkney. You will run and manage your own section during service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard.

The role offers 40–45 hours per week, on-site accommodation, an immediate start, and the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and are keen to develop your career, this is the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food and service delivery.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage your own section during service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with prep, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Train and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Fresh food knowledge

Food safety

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client, a boutique hotel in Orkney, is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong CDP who enjoys working with fresh food in a high-volume environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Run and manage your own section during service
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Assist with prep, stock rotation, and waste control
• Train and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen
• Strong knowledge of fresh food and service delivery
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

Desirable

• Experience in a similar bar and restaurant environment
• Relevant culinary qualifications

What’s On Offer

• £14 per hour
• Full time role 40-45 hours per week
• Accommodation on site available
• Potential for permanent role for the right candidate
• Immediate start available

About You

• Confident running a section independently
• Reliable, organised, and detail-focused
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Keen to learn, improve, and progress