Senior Chef de Partie

Kohler Co.; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and resort in St Andrews is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to create exquisite dishes and manage a kitchen section. Candidates should have experience in a five-star establishment and a good understanding of culinary standards. The role offers a full-time schedule, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including free meals and gym access.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks in the staff canteen

Discounts across the resort

Free access to gym and spa

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a five-star kitchen.
• Good understanding of HACCP systems.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production as directed.
• Maintain discipline and timekeeping.
• Run your section according to operating procedures.

Skills

Experience in a 5-star establishment

Culinary knowledge

Knowledge of culinary terminology

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Basic set of equipment including 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.

About the Role

Our award-winning kitchen team have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior 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 is preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.

Hours

Full time, 40 hours per week

Salary

£32,213.96 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.