Chef de Partie

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels; Peebles; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

At the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, we prioritize creativity and quality in a vibrant kitchen environment. As a Chef de Partie, you'll lead and collaborate with a dedicated team, using seasonal ingredients to create exceptional dining experiences. Opportunities for growth and leadership development await in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Live-in Accommodation – On-site housing may be available

Free Meals on Shift

Career Progression opportunities

Leadership Development access

Exclusive Discounts on meals

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Wellbeing Support through employee assistance programme

Annual Staff Party and team events

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Chef de Partie level in a fresh food kitchen.
• Flexibility – shifts vary depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring quality.
• Prepare fine dining-style dishes using local ingredients.

Skills

Passion for seasonal, local produce

Collaboration with front of house

Quality and consistency

Creativity in cooking

Education

Professional cookery qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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We’re a family business through and through – family-owned, family-run, with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique (quirky even), each set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer great food & drink, comfy beds and a ton of things to do.

The Park

Right in the heart of Peebles High Street, The Park is a bold and imaginative hotel that reflects the town’s textile heritage in its design and personality. With 25 bedrooms, a buzzing restaurant and bar, and our very own bakery, we’re proud to be a hub for locals and visitors alike.

About the role

We’ve got a brilliant team of three passionate chefs and we’re looking for a creative Chef de Partie to join them. Our weekly-changing Tryst dining menu gives you the chance to be hands-on with fine dining-style dishes and local, seasonal ingredients. You’ll work closely with the team on both à la carte dishes and events – no two weeks are the same, and that’s how we like it.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your ideas to the table, grow in your role, and be part of a kitchen that champions freshness, flavour, and flair. Whether it’s our restaurant, lounge, or special functions, you’ll help deliver quality dishes in a place where food matters.

Do you have what it takes?

As Chef de Partie, you’ll support and inspire the team, keeping quality and consistency front of mind. You’ll thrive in a busy kitchen, enjoy collaborating with front of house, and have the confidence to take the lead when needed.

We’re looking for someone with:

A professional cookery qualification or equivalent experience

Previous experience at Chef de Partie level in a fresh food kitchen

A passion for seasonal, local produce

An appetite to learn and contribute to new menu ideas

Flexibility – shifts vary depending on business needs

What you’ll get from us

A creative kitchen culture that values your input and ideas

• A competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a share of tips spead evenly between our team.
• Live-in Accommodation– On-site housing may be available, withbills included, making your move stress-free. Most of our accommodation is single occupancy with an ensuite bathroom, but this isn’t a guarantee.
• Free Meals on Shift– Stay fuelled and focused withdelicious staff mealswhile you work.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Grow with Us– We invest in our people. Whether you’re looking todevelop new skillsor take thenext step in your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
• Career Progression– With multiple hotels, departments, and roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Leadership Development– Get access to ourBe A Leader programmeand develop the skills to take your career further.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoydiscounted leisure membership,30% off retail, 30% of food and drinks, plus great savings on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just£30 per night- where will you explore next?
• Refer a friend initiative– earn a bonus up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest mention incentive– earn an extra £5 for each guest review which positively mentions you.
• Wellbeing Support– Access24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assuredemployee assistance programme, covering mental health, financial advice, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note:This opportunitydoes not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have theright to work in the UK.