Night Chef 16 hours per week - (req71269)

Sterling Kohler; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 12,600 - 15,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and refreshments

Generous discounts across the resort

Discounts across the Kohler family

Free access to fitness centre

Complimentary mortgage consultations

Cycle2Work programme

Perkbox discounts and treats

Global recognition rewards

24/7 Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sterling Kohler is seeking a Senior Chef de Parties for nights in St Andrews. In this full-time role, you'll prepare a variety of refined dishes using the finest Scottish produce while ensuring high culinary standards are met. You will be responsible for your section and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a luxury hotel kitchen. The position offers a salary of £14,000 per annum plus tronc and several perks including free meals and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous culinary experience.
• Ability to work all stations of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods necessary for service to standards.
• Maintain the established pace of service.
• Prepare all dietary requirements.
• Ensure foods are stored safely.
• Sanitise all cutting boards and utensils.
• Have a working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Work as an individual in a 24-hour kitchen.
• Set up breakfast MEP.

Skills

Culinary terminology and techniques

Meat, fish and poultry cooking

Preparation of vegetables, stocks, soups and sauces

Teamwork

Education

SVQ 1 & 2 or MVQ or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our award‑winning kitchen team have an exciting new opportunity for Senior Chef de Parties, Nights to join us on a permanent basis working in the Main Kitchen. You will prepare a variety of refined and beautifully presented offerings all crafted with finest sourced Scottish produce and be responsible for having your own section whilst gaining invaluable guidance and development within a multi‑outlet hotel kitchen. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast‑paced luxury environment. In this role you will exceed the food quality expectations of the Old Course Hotel guests whilst being responsible for the daily successful operation of the night menu.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods necessary for service to the demonstrated culinary standards and to the quantities according to the forecast.
• Maintain the established pace of service.
• Prepare all dietary requirements in foods requested as part of our customer focus directives.
• Ensure that foods prepared to not fall in the temperature danger zone during storage and preparation or service.
• Sanitise all cutting boards and utensils after fabricating any raw meat, fish or poultry products.
• Maintain the knife safety standards as viewed in the safety video during culinary department orientation.
• Have a working knowledge of all equipment that is within your job duties and know how to assemble, disassemble and clean this equipment.
• Ability to work as an individual to service guests during the night in a 24‑hour kitchen.
• Set up breakfast MEP for the breakfast service team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques is essential along with competence in meat, fish and poultry cooking, and the preparation of vegetables, basic stocks, soups and sauces.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies and skills within the kitchen and enjoy working as part of a team.
• SVQ 1 & 2, an MVQ or equivalent.
• Ability to work all stations of the kitchen.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous culinary experience.

Hours

Permanent Full Time 16hrs, 21:30hrs – 06:00hrs.

Salary

£14,000 per annum + tronc; £16.83 per hour.

Benefits

• Dine On Us – Enjoy free meals and refreshments every day in our complimentary staff canteen, including hot meals, salad bar, tea, coffee & soft drinks.
• Exclusive Resort Perks – Treat yourself to generous discounts across the resort from award‑winning restaurants, luxury room stays and in the Pro Shop.
• Kohler Group Benefits – Unlock even more savings with our wider discounts across the Kohler family.
• Wellness, Your Way – Enjoy free access to our on‑site Kohler Waters Fitness Centre, featuring a fully equipped gym, 20‑metre pool, sauna and hot tub.
• Plan Your Future – We’ll help you get access to the right information through complimentary mortgage consultations.
• Cycle2Work – Stay active and save money with our Cycle2Work programme, good for you and the planet.
• Perkbox – Enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and monthly treats all in one easy app.
• Get Rewarded – Earn fantastic rewards on our Global Recognition Platform and introduce great talent to our team through our generous Refer a Friend scheme.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme is available around the clock, offering confidential guidance whenever you need it.

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.