Chef de Partie - WildLand All Regions

WildLand; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Highlife Gym Membership

Online Clothing Discount

Job summary

WildLand is building a culinary team to deliver a new style of hospitality in stunning Scottish locations. As a Chef, you will contribute to a high-standard kitchen, focusing on seafood, game and livestock with ingredient-led cooking in a vibrant, supportive team.

Set at Aldourie Castle by Loch Ness, this permanent role requires a passion for craft and the ability to handle short-notice events while growing with the company in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently a CDP looking to hone skills in a contemporary, innovative team.
• Advantage having experience in fine dining or high-end venues.
• Able to respond to short notice dining requests and events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes in a contemporary, innovative kitchen.
• Finish and present meals to discerning guests at WildLand stays.
• Support a close-knit chef team focused on quality, consistency and collaboration.

Skills

CDP

Fine dining experience

High-end venue

Ingredient-led cooking

Team player

Job description

One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly.”

The Role

WildLand is continuing to establish itself as a serious voice offering a new style of hospitality. With growth across our regions and exciting projects continually in the pipeline, we are looking to further develop a culinary team of chefs as our multi-faceted hospitality portfolio, with the emphasis remaining on our food enhancing the wider experience within our stays.

One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly.”

The Role

WildLand is continuing to establish itself as a serious voice offering a new style of hospitality. With growth across our regions and exciting projects continually in the pipeline, we are looking to further develop a culinary team of chefs as our multi-faceted hospitality portfolio, with the emphasis remaining on our food enhancing the wider experience within our stays.

To be a Chef in our team at WildLand is a sought-after experience. Set in stunning locations, with the world-renowned Scottish living larder at your disposal, we offer an inspiring work environment and lifestyle, which blends tradition and rich history with contemporary kitchens of the highest specification.

Respect for the quality of our seafood, game and livestock is the cornerstone of our work, and we pride ourselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence.

We take pleasure in finishing and serving our food to the discerning guests who choose to stay at WildLand, and we get the time to really excel at what we do. Our Chef team is a close knit, supportive group that is growing and is as committed to each other and to our health and wellness as we are to proving the best experiences for our small groups of discerning guests.

Who You Are

• An ambitious junior chef with a desire to hone your skills in a contemporary, innovative and creative team.
• Currently a CDP
• Advantage having an experience in fine dining or high end venue.
• Someone who responds positively to short notice dining requests and special events.
• Passionate about your craft and be ingredient led in your cooking.
• A supportive team player who encourages others regardless of whether you join us for a summer or stay and grow with us long term.

Our People

We attract individuals from all walks of life and of all ages.

And all of us love the big adventure of the outdoor space, activities from wild water swimming to mountain hiking and biking; and a love of this special part of our planet.

Our Offer

This position is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and results driven team within a growing company. Alongside competitive pay and pension, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Highlife Gym Membership (after qualifying period)
• Online Clothing Discount

Location: Aldourie Castle on the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.

Hours: 48 hours per week; permanent