Chef de Partie Pastry (Fixed Term Contract)

Taymouth Castle; Aberfeldy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Scotland seeks a Chef de Partie to lead the Pastry section, ensuring high-quality culinary creations are delivered consistently. The role involves collaboration with the team to develop innovative seasonal sweets and desserts while maintaining impeccable kitchen standards. Candidates should have prior experience in luxury environments and demonstrate strong teamwork and creativity. Join a supportive culture focused on delivering exceptional experiences for guests.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Accommodation

Uniform Provided

Free Meals on Duty

Use of On-site Staff Gym

Access to Staff Activities

Discounted Local Accommodation for Friends and Family

Work-Family Culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in luxury hospitality or similar role.
• Ability to deliver high-quality service.
• Calm and confident under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pastry section and prepare high-quality dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Monitor food freshness and kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Creativity in cooking

Effective communication

Job description

As one of our Chef de Partie you lead the Pastry section and ensure each item prepared follows a well thought out and crafted recipe. Working with the Head Chef you develop and create exciting seasonal sweets and dessert choices. You support the team’s individual training and development, and being people are our priority you allow and encourage participation with ideas and suggestions of new menu ideas. You create exquisite dishes, that not only taste fantastic but are visually stunning, matching the creative range of food styles to suit each dining environment of the club.

Discover the role

Play an active role in daily kitchen operations through teamwork, organisation, and attention to detail. Maintain a clean, well-structured workstation and ensure full readiness for each service. Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes with consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and nutritional value, following established and evolving recipes and dietary guidelines.

Monitor food freshness, quality, and kitchen efficiency, making timely adjustments as needed. Champion a seasonal and sustainable approach by incorporating home-grown and foraged produce from the estate, utilising innovative techniques and natural, organic ingredients. Work closely with kitchen stewards to ensure all food service areas and equipment are safe, sanitary, and immaculately maintained.

Support fellow chefs across stations and communicate proactively across facilities, contributing to a collaborative, people-focused environment where we believe in having fun by making others happy.

Monitor stock levels and proper rotation and minimal waste, assist with the inventory, order stock and receive our luxury food and beverage deliveries. Ensure continual product quality standards and procedures are observed daily; cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening and closing checklists. All followed and completed where required for each area you are involved.

Follow and uphold food safety, sanitation, and health & safety protocols in line with luxury hospitality standards. Prevent cross-contamination and maintain food safety standards. We do the right thing, impeccable hygiene, and cleanliness in all areas of back of house, food safety, sanitation, and health & safety protocols in line with luxury hospitality standards. Report any maintenance or operational issues to kitchen leadership for timely resolution.

Uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence. We respect people, places, and culture and as an Ambassador of Taymouth Castle – spokesperson, advocate, and supporter. Be actively involved in day-to-day operations through observance and collaborating proactively with team members across our wide range of facilities. Contribute to departmental and wider business meetings where necessary.

You can be creative by redefining, creating, and planning something bespoke for people who like to do things differently that makes for a truly unforgettable experience and redefines what service can be.

Based within the castle or at various locations throughout the estate. Although much of your time will be spent indoors, some events may be hosted outdoors. This role can involve prolonged periods of standing, walking, and bending.

Discover you

You have a genuine passion for cooking with previous experience within the luxury sector, in the same or a similar role / and or estate environment, working with a small team. The ability to deliver refined, personalised, anticipatory service with a vision for quality and excellence. Attention to detail with a warm, casual style letting your genuine personality shine through.

Calm, confident and discreet, taking huge pride in your presentation. Exemplary time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. Adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business. Ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required and during emergencies or busy seasons.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 30 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

Spanning 8,000 majestic acres, Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is a private residential, golf, and sporting community with a rehabilitated historic 19th century castle in the Western Grampians of Scotland. The newly reimagined castle and surrounding community will feature signature five- star amenities, programs, and services of a Discovery club with a grand Scottish flair.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work-Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).