Pan-Asian Chef de Partie | Open Kitchen, High-End Dining

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Uniform provided

Generous gratuities

On-site parking

Staff transport

Job summary

Gilpin Spice in the Lake District is seeking a Chef de Partie to run an open-kitchen pan‑Asian section with precision, energy and pride in a high‑tempo kitchen. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain standards, support menu development, and contribute to an immersive dining experience.

This role offers ongoing training in a Relais & Châteaux property, meals on shift, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, creative kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pan-Asian, Michelin‑recommended, or high‑end dining environments.
• Confidence, organisation, and calm when running a section.
• Ability to prepare and cook dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supportive, positive leadership for junior chefs.
• Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and love of flavour‑driven cooking.
• Desire to grow within a modern, energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate your allocated section to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency throughout service.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, delivering Gilpin Spice’s bold, pan‑Asian culinary style.
• Works closely with senior chefs to support menu development, daily prep, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Trains, guides, and supports junior chefs, helping build skill, confidence, and professional growth within the brigade.
• Contributes to a calm, disciplined, and collaborative working environment, even within a lively open‑kitchen setting.
• Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times.
• Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth, efficient service and a memorable guest experience.

Skills

Pan-Asian cuisine

Calm leadership

High standards

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Gilpin Spice in the Lake District is seeking a Chef de Partie to run an open-kitchen pan‑Asian section with precision, energy and pride in a high‑tempo kitchen. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain standards, support menu development, and contribute to an immersive dining experience.

This role offers ongoing training in a Relais & Châteaux property, meals on shift, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, creative kitchen team.