Chef de Partie - Pastry

Meldrum House; Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Scotland is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie. Key responsibilities include preparing and presenting food, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety. The role offers extensive development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should have prior experience at the Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level and a strong commitment to quality and teamwork. Employee benefits include holidays, training, and discounts, making it an attractive position in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Employee events and celebrations

Access to gym and pools

Discounts for employees and their families

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level.
• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Self-awareness and ability to evaluate own work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve dishes for various events and services.
• Supervise and coach the brigade and kitchen portering team.
• Assist in controlling food supplies and purchases.
• Follow food safety and health guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Why join Meldrum House Hotel?

Due to our ongoing popularity and commitment to excellence and innovation, we’re looking to increase our brigade with the addition of a Chef de Partie, in either our main kitchen or banqueting kitchen. We welcome the opportunity to showcase the very best of Scottish food, drink, scenery, and warm hospitality to our guests.

Our unique features include our award-winning, locally sourced cuisine, our 800-year-old Cave Bar with an impressive collection of over 120 whiskies, contemporary luxury dining domes and an exceptional golf course, ranked among Scotland’s top 100. 51 luxurious bedrooms and several diverse event spaces, including a ballroom with breathtaking views and the outdoor Titan Sky Bar dome, allows us to cater for various celebratory occasions by delivering excellence and a memorable experience.

You’ll meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
• Referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
• Contributions to a pension plan.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive …

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

The role

As a Chef de Partie you’ll be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Whether working in our newly refurbished and extended state of the art main kitchen or spacious banqueting kitchen, you’ll be responsible for:

• The preparation, presentation and service of dishes for a variety of events or services.
• Supervision and coaching of the brigade and kitchen portering team.
• Gaining extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings.
• Assisting the management team in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes.
• Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines.

About you

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll work alongside an award-winning Executive Head Chef and brigade and be part of a growing team who pride themselves in delivering a first-class product every time. We ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You’ll have a real passion for food, and excellent attention to detail to provide consistent standards.

You will also:

• Demonstrate previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level.
• Demonstrate previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Be self-aware and able to evaluate your own work.

We’ll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career. So, whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. Meldrum House is part of the Apex Hotels Group, an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.

Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!