Chef de Partie - WildLand All Regions

WildLand Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Scotland is seeking a Junior Chef to join their dynamic team at Aldourie Castle. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop culinary skills in a supportive environment with a focus on high-quality ingredients and dishes. You'll enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, set against the stunning backdrop of Loch Ness. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Highlife Gym Membership

Online Clothing Discount

Qualifications

• Currently a Chef de Partie (CDP) with ambition to develop skills.
• Respond positively to short notice dining requests and special events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality dishes in a contemporary kitchen.
• Collaborate with a close-knit chef team to provide exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Ambitious

Team player

Ingredient-led cooking

Experience in fine dining

Job description

Overview

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 emerging as a new voice in hospitality. We are continuing to establish a culinary team of chefs as our multi-faceted hospitality portfolio expands into casual outdoor dining and personal chef experiences, while developing our unique food offering at Aldourie castle.

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 that blends tradition and 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 and which eschew excess frivolity.

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 providing 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