Senior Chef de Partie

Dakota Hotels; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Referral bonuses

Extra holiday day

Meals on duty

Uniforms

Job summary

Dakota Hotels in Scotland is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Team and lead at least two sections during busy services. You will prepare and cook across all menus, including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food and events, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and teamwork with front‑of‑house staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of CDP experience in a full‑service restaurant, a passion for quality food, and flexibility to cover shifts as

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a CDP.
• Experience handling fish and meats with confidence.
• Passion for quality food and strong work ethic.
• Team-player mindset with willingness to learn across the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Be confident in a busy service and run two kitchen sections.
• Prepare and cook dishes per Head Chef specifications for all menus.
• Carry out prep work and maintain excellent knife skills.
• Multi-task and work through busy service times.
• Full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate environment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards.
• Be willing to learn and support across kitchen areas.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Food Safety qualifications preferred

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Senior Chef de Partie.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in working a busy service and be able to run at least two different sections within the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
• Carry out prep work throughout any allocated section of the kitchen with the ability to maintain excellent knife skills.
• Be able to multi-task and work through busy service times.
• Carry out a full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• A strong understanding and ability to adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a CDP.
• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking and a team-player.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.