Chef de Partie

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished distillery near Aberdeen is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their highly skilled kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work closely with acclaimed chefs and produce Michelin-level food, with a supportive environment and extensive benefits. The ideal candidate should have previous Michelin or AA Rosette experience and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Closed over festive period

37 days annual leave

Shift allowance - approx. 25% on top of basic salary

Qualifications

• Must have 2 or 3 AA Rosette or Michelin experience.
• Ability to produce high-quality food consistently.
• Literate and numerate.

Responsibilities

• Create Michelin-level dishes in collaboration with the kitchen team.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure safe food handling and rotation.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Team guidance and mentorship

Problem solving

Food handling knowledge

Ability to work independently

Job description

Platinum Recruitment is working with a distinguished, world famous distillery near Aberdeen in Scotland and we have an opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join their team.

What's in it for you?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a very exciting time for the distillery in Scotland. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to always deliver consistent Michelin level food. Working within a highly skilled kitchen team with multi-Michelin star experience, you will have a huge passion for preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes throughout each section. You would be expected to have an elevated level of diligence and the ability to work without close supervision.

• Closed over festive period
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Package

• Salary 30,000 per annum
• Shift allowance - approx. 25% on top of basic salary
• 37 days annual leave (pro rata)

What we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have knowledge and ability to guide and mentor the team. Ability to work without supervision and produce good quality food in any given section. Good interpersonal skills with both kitchen, front of house staff and management. Working knowledge of safe food handling and food rotation. Demonstrate a friendly and professional approach. Be literate, numerate and have problem solving skills. Be enthusiastic about developing own skills and knowledge.

2 or 3 AA Rosette or Michelin experience is required.

What's involved?

You will work in a small team to create Michelin-level dishes for a 40-cover restaurant that is open to the public on weekends and has a relaxed yet high-end feel to the room.
The distillery is open Monday to Friday, exclusively for private events and high-value customers ranging from 2 to 24 covers.
As a Chef de Partie, you will have the opportunity to work with the best local suppliers in Scotland to create luxurious dishes accompanying some of the finest whisky available.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you!

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Consultant: Nicky Faith
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE
Job Role: Chef de Partie
Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland

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