Chef de Partie — Michelin‑Level Kitchen in Lake District

Relais & Châteaux; Windermere; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Uniform provided

Generous gratuities

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free or subsidised travel

Gym membership

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is offering an exciting Chef de Partie role within SOURCE at Gilpin. You will manage a designated kitchen section and deliver dishes to Michelin-level standards in a busy, Michelin-starred environment.

We seek a confident, organized cook who trains junior team members, collaborates with senior chefs, and maintains impeccable cleanliness, safety, and presentation. Local produce with a twist is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desire to grow within a modern restaurant using local produce with a twist.

Responsibilities

• 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 to enable smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Michelin dining

Section leadership

Michelin-level cooking

Junior staff guidance

Hygiene & safety

Creativity in food

Local produce sourcing

Job description

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is offering an exciting Chef de Partie role within SOURCE at Gilpin. You will manage a designated kitchen section and deliver dishes to Michelin-level standards in a busy, Michelin-starred environment.

We seek a confident, organized cook who trains junior team members, collaborates with senior chefs, and maintains impeccable cleanliness, safety, and presentation. Local produce with a twist is valued.