Chef de Partie

Stafffinders; Stirling; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Workplace pension

Employee discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Stafffinders is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent, full-time position in Stirlingshire. You will work with seasonal Scottish produce, contribute to menu development and develop your skills within a professional kitchen team, with clear progression opportunities.

The role offers a starting salary from £30,000 per year, with tips, pension, and employee discounts, and a supportive culture focused on learning and development. Evening/weekend rota is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• English communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Own your section and ensure dishes meet high standards.
• Produce high-quality dishes following recipes and portion controls.
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy services.
• Maintain food hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Oversee stock rotation and portion control to minimise waste.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development.

Skills

Chef de Partie

English proficient

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Looking for your next move as a Chef de Partie?

We're recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent, full-time position in Stirlingshire.

You'll work with seasonal Scottish produce, contribute to menu development and be part of a professional kitchen team with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

If you're an experienced CDP or Section Chef who take pride in producing high-quality food and is looking for a new challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

What you will get in your new role

• Starting salary from £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Tips in addition to your salary
• Workplace pension and access to salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discounts
• Supportive kitchen culture focused on respect, learning and development
• Clear progression to Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef
• Creative input into menus
• Opportunity to work with seasonal Scottish produce in a growing independent hospitality business

Responsibilities in your new role as Chef de Partie

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring every dish is prepared, cook and presented to the high standards of an Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing your section, ensuring everything is organised, prepared and ready for service.
• Producing consistently high-quality dishes, following recipes, portion controls and preparation standards
• Working efficiently during busy services while supporting the wider kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Overseeing stock rotation, ingredient storage and portion control to minimise waste
• Communicating effectively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth service
• Sharing creative ideas and contributing to the ongoing development of seasonal menus.

You’ll also help maintain a positive, professional kitchen environment where teamwork, creativity and attention to detail are valued.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You’ll have at least three years of experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally as a Chef de Partie, CDP or in a similar role, with the skills and confidence to take ownership of your own section. You’ll be passionate about producing high-quality food, with strong culinary skills, excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen, stays calm under pressure and enjoys being part of a close-knit team. You’ll be organised, reliable and able to communicate effectively in English, with a positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota is also essential.