Chef De Partie – Gilpin Spice

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Uniform provided

Generous gratuities

Canteen

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free or subsidised travel

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Staff transport between staff houses &

Staff transport provided between staff

Job summary

Gilpin Spice in the Lake District is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a fast‑paced, open‑kitchen brigade. You will own your section, craft vibrant pan‑Asian dishes, and work with senior chefs to uphold high standards and contribute to menu development.

The role offers a lively, creative environment with strong teamwork, exceptional produce, and opportunities for growth within a Michelin‑inspired hotel group.

Qualifications

• Experience in pan-Asian, Michelin‑recommended, or high‑end dining environments.
• Confidence, organisation, and calm when running a section.
• Ability to prepare and cook dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supportive, positive leadership for junior chefs.
• Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of flavour‑driven cooking.
• A desire to grow within a modern, energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate your section to an exceptional standard during service.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes with precision in the pan‑Asian style.
• Collaborate with senior chefs on menu development and daily prep.
• Train and support junior chefs to build skill and confidence.
• Maintain calm, disciplined, and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.
• Ensure smooth, efficient service and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Pan-Asian cooking

High-end dining

Leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job 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

Join the team at Gilpin Spice, our vibrant, open‑kitchen pan‑Asian restaurant inspired by flavours from across the Spice Trail. We’re looking for a full‑time Chef de Partie who brings skill, organisation, and confident energy to a fast‑paced, theatrical kitchen. You’ll run your section with precision, prepare dishes rooted in bold, flavour‑driven cooking, and support the brigade in delivering the lively, immersive dining experience that defines Gilpin Spice.

About being a Chef de Partie in Gilpin Spice

Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, refined presentation, and warm, personalised service.

Gilpin Spice is a colourful, high‑energy restaurant with an open kitchen serving pan‑Asian dishes inspired by the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and China. The team delivers a bold, flavour‑led dining experience built on teamwork, organisation, and technical skill. With a lively rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce, Gilpin Spice is a destination for chefs who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail‑driven Chef de Partie to join the Gilpin Spice brigade. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your section, preparing vibrant, flavour‑forward dishes with accuracy, consistency, and pride. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain high standards, contribute to menu development, and uphold the organisation and discipline that define the Spice kitchen. This position is ideal for a chef with passion, ambition, and a desire to grow within a modern, creative, pan‑Asian restaurant.

Manages and operates your allocated section to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency throughout service.

Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, delivering Gilpin Spice’s bold, pan‑Asian culinary style.

Works closely with senior chefs to support menu development, daily prep, and smooth kitchen operations.

Trains, guides, and supports junior chefs, helping build skill, confidence, and professional growth within the brigade.

Contributes to a calm, disciplined, and collaborative working environment, even within a lively open‑kitchen setting.

Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times.

Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth, efficient service and a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Experience in pan‑Asian, Michelin‑recommended, or high‑end dining environments.

Confidence, organisation, and calm when running a section.

Ability to prepare and cook dishes to consistently high standards.

Supportive, positive leadership for junior chefs.

Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.

Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of flavour‑driven cooking.

A desire to grow within a modern, energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

A team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards.

A stunning work environment in a Michelin Key‑awarded hotel.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Meals on shift, uniform, generous gratuities.

The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars and two Michelin Keys.

The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.

You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, authenticity, and local traditions.

Bring your passion for bold, flavour‑driven cooking to Gilpin Spice – if you’re ready to bring energy, skill, and consistency to a fast‑paced, pan‑Asian open‑kitchen brigade, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £34,060 per year

Hours: 50 hours per week.

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On‑site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel