Chef de Partie

Stafffinders; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Chef de Partie for a role on the Isle of Islay. This opportunity includes live-in accommodation and competitive salary. Applicants should have experience in high-quality dining, a passion for fresh ingredients, and be adaptable to a remote lifestyle. Enjoy the tranquil island life while developing culinary skills and mentoring junior staff. Immediate Right to Work in the UK required.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Competitive salary

Company discounts

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality dining is ideal.
• Track record of longevity and reliability in career.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure smooth service and maintain high standards.

Skills

Experienced Chef de Partie

Passionate about fresh ingredients

Adaptable to remote living

Mentoring junior kitchen staff

Job description

Job Overview

Do you dream of trading the bustle of the city for island life – fresh sea air, wide open spaces, and a close‑knit community? This could be your chance.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on the Isle of Islay, a stunning Hebridean island known for its wild beauty, whiskey distilleries, and incredible local produce. This role is ideal for a chef who wants to develop their craft while enjoying a lifestyle rooted in nature and community.

A role that offers

• Competitive salary between £27,000 to £29,000
• Live‑in accommodation provided at no rent (you’ll only cover utilities)
• Weekly changing rota for a healthy work‑life balance
• Internal/company discounts for you and your family
• The chance to work with the very best locally sourced ingredients, from seafood fresh off the boat to seasonal game and island‑grown produce
• A relaxed rural lifestyle with endless opportunities for walking, cycling, wildlife‑spotting, and discovering the natural beauty of Islay

You need to be

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie (or ready to step up) within a similar style of venue, ideally with a background in high‑quality dining
• Passionate about fresh and locally sourced ingredients – you’ll be cooking with produce that truly reflects the island
• Adaptable to living in a remote location. Island life comes with its quirks, but the rewards are worth it
• Confident in assisting the Head Chef in the daily running of the brigade, ensuring smooth service and maintaining high standards
• Keen to mentor junior members of the kitchen, helping to nurture and develop emerging talent
• Able to demonstrate a track record of longevity and professional development, showing commitment and reliability in your career

This position is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. If you’re ready to swap traffic for tranquility, and long commutes for coastal walks, this is a unique opportunity to grow as a chef while experiencing the best of island living.

Apply now

Please send us an up‑to‑date copy of your CV by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up‑to‑date contact details for at least two references.

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