Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and resort in St Andrews is looking for a Chef De Partie. You will create exquisite dishes, manage your own section, and maintain high kitchen standards. Ideal candidates have experience in a 5-star establishment and good culinary knowledge. The role comes with competitive salary and numerous benefits including access to gym 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

Free access to The Dukes Championship Golf Course

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star establishment is preferred.
• Good knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• Ability to manage a section in a high-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by senior team.
• Maintain discipline and ensure HACCAP systems are followed.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Kitchen knives

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 opportunity for a Chef De Partie 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 will 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 in preferred but not essential.
  
• Good knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques

Hours
Full time, 40 hours per week

Remuneration
£30,695 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.