Chef De Partie

Twin Farms; Windermere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury establishment in the Lake District is seeking a highly skilled Chef de Partie to join their Michelin-starred kitchen. You will be responsible for managing a section, ensuring high culinary standards are met, and supporting the senior chef team. The ideal candidate should have experience in fine dining and a passion for local produce. You will work in a dynamic environment that focuses on creativity and teamwork, alongside a talented group led by acclaimed Chef Ollie Bridgwater.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Staff meals and uniform

Generous gratuities

Dynamic and creative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
• Ability to manage a section with confidence and organisation.
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Manages and operates a designated section to high standards.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes according to culinary standards.
• Supports senior chefs with menu development and daily operations.
• Trains and supports junior team members.

Skills

Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments

Excellent organisational skills

Strong technical ability

Leadership and guidance skills for junior chefs

Job description

Company Description

At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

Job Description

At SOURCE at the Gilpin, we craft exceptional dining experiences rooted in sustainability, creativity, and the beauty of the Lake District. Led by Executive Head Chef Ollie Bridgwater (formerly of The Fat Duck), our Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette kitchen is a place of passion and purpose and prides itself on exquisite produce, bold flavours, and precise execution. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade.

The Chef de Partie will be responsible for the effective management of an allocated section within the kitchen, ensuring the consistent delivery of dishes to Michelin‑level standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality, cleanliness, and food safety.

What You’ll Be Doing as Chef De Partie

• Manages and operates a designated section to an exceptional standard.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes in line with SOURCE’s culinary standards and ethos.
• Supports senior chefs with menu development and daily kitchen operations.
• Trains, guides, and supports junior team members.
• Contributes to a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
• Upholds the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.
• Collaborates with the whole restaurant team and supports the senior team to enable smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
• Runs a section with confidence, organisation, and calm.
• Prepares and cooks dishes to Michelin‑level standards.
• Supports junior chefs through guidance and positive leadership.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Brings curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of food.
• A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.

Additional Information

Salary: £32,500

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from £370 per month.

What We Offer

• The chance to work alongside Ollie Bridgwater and a team of passionate professionals.
• A supportive, dynamic and creative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the Gilpin family.
• Career development within a Michelin-starred environment
• Staff meals, uniform, and generous gratuities.
• A stunning Lake District setting that inspires every day.
• The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
• The prestige of working within two of the world’s most respected hospitality networks: Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.

If you’re ready to join a team that celebrates craft, champions talent, and creates unforgettable experiences then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now: send your CV to [e-mail]
Learn more: https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team