Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

Pertemps Recruitment Ltd; Gartness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury restaurant on Islay is looking for a Chef de Partie/Sous Chef for an immediate start by 6th January. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting dishes to Rosette standard while maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants must have experience in a quality kitchen and a passion for seasonal produce. Accommodation is available for £200 per month.

Benefits

Accommodation available for £200 per month

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Passion for fresh, local, and seasonal produce.
• Right to work in the UK (proof required).
• Basic Disclosure Certificate (cost will be refunded).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Rosette standard.
• Work efficiently within a small team.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Preparation and cooking of dishes to Rosette standard

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Chef de Partie / Sous Chef – Luxury Rosette Restaurant, Islay

Location: Islay, Inner Hebrides. Contract: Immediate start – until 6th January. Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days from 7. Pay: £18.25 per hour. Accommodation: Available (£200 per month).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Rosette standard.
• Work efficiently within a small team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning and daily specials.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in line with current legislation.
• Ensure stock control and assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and presentation.
• Supervise and train junior staff as required (for Sous Chef applicants).

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• A passion for fresh, local, and seasonal produce.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a small, close-knit team.
• Right to work in the UK (proof required).
• Basic Disclosure Certificate (cost will be refunded).

Additional Information

Immediate start available. If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to be part of a skilled kitchen team on one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands, we’d love to hear from you.