Chefs of All Levels

Kohler Co.; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious 5-star resort located in the heart of St Andrews. As a Chef De Partie, you will craft exquisite dishes using locally sourced produce while working in a dynamic kitchen environment. Equipped with training and mentorship, enjoy competitive salary, benefits like free meals, gym access, and discounts across the resort.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks in staff canteen

Discounts across the resort

Free access to on-site gym and spa

Access to The Dukes Championship Golf Course

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star establishment.
• Culinary education preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef in food preparation.
• Manage food production and ensure high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary terminology and techniques

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment

Job description

About Us
At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.

We are dedicated to offering our guests a five-star experience throughout our Food and Beverage offerings in the Road Hole Restaurant, our modern seafood bar and grill Swilcan Loft; traditional pub Hams Hame, the famous Jigger Inn, plus in-room dining and dedicated catering for our Conferences & Events.

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?
With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.

We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.

We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access.

Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?
*All benefits subject to availability

About the Role
Our award-winning kitchen team have an exciting new opportunities for Chef De Partie, Demi Chef de Partie and a Commis Chef to join us on a permanent full-time basis. You will create exquisite dishes using locally sourced Scottish produce and be responsible for having your own section whilst gaining invaluable guidance and development within a multi outlet hotel kitchen.

In this role you will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. Additionally, you will ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the Old Course Hotel standards.

Your responsibilities can include:

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by the Senior Team and to present it at the times required.
  
• Maintaining discipline in a fair and consistent manner including timekeeping.
  
• Have your own basic set of equipment including knives, pallet knives, mini scales etc.
  
• To understand the menus and operating procedure of the kitchen and run your section accordingly.
  
• Ensure all HACCAP systems are followed, and due diligence is completed on a day-to-day basis by you and the team.
  
• To be fully conversant with your departmental LQA standards
  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Similar experience in 5-star establishment.
  
• Culinary education is preferred but not essential.
  
• Good knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
  

Hours
Full time, 40 hours per week

Remuneration
up to £30,695.07 per annum

Benefits

• Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
  
• Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
  
• Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
  
• Free access to our on-site gym and spa facility.
  
• Free access to our The Dukes Championship Golf Course
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.