Senior Chef de Partie - Pastry

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

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join their pastry team. The candidate will create exquisite pastries and oversee a section. Prior experience in similar roles, strong skills in plated desserts, and a passion for culinary creativity are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a chance to work in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks in staff canteen

Discounts across the resort

Free access to gym and spa

Access to The Dukes Championship Golf Course

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie.
• Creativity and passion for modern pastry trends.
• Solid knowledge in food handling and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production as directed by the Senior Team.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef with new menu planning.
• Supervise and motivate Chef de Parties and other staff.

Skills

Plated desserts

Chocolate work

Patisserie

Menu composition

Staff training and development

Education

SVQ 1 & 2, MVQ or equivalent qualification

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.

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 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 has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Chef de Partie to join us on a permanent full‑time basis in our pastry team. You will create exquisite dishes using locally sourced Scottish produce and be responsible for having your own section while gaining invaluable guidance and development within a multi‑outlet hotel kitchen.

In this role you will assist the Pastry 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by the Senior Team and present it at the required times.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in planning, preparation and execution of new menus and ideas.
• Ensure that the Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs work to standard, supervising, guiding and motivating them.
• Maintain high levels of communication between the Senior Team and Chef de Parties, particularly ensuring special messages and requests are dealt with promptly.
• Maintain the kitchen recipe manual and SOPs, managing production, quality and consistency through their use.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef with ordering food purchases and stock control, ensuring stock levels align with business needs.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef with hiring needs of the back of house staff in line with company policy.
• Maintain discipline in a fair and consistent manner, including timekeeping.
• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Have your own basic set of equipment, including knives, pallet knives, mini scales etc.
• Understand the menus and operating procedures of the kitchen and run your section accordingly.
• Ensure all HACCAP systems are followed, and daily due diligence is completed by you and the team.
• Be fully conversant with your departmental LQA standards.

Requirements

• Previous similar experience as either a Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie.
• Strong knowledge and skills in plated desserts, chocolate work and patisserie.
• Creativity and passion for modern pastry trends and techniques.
• Culinary education preferred but not essential.
• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• SVQ 1 & 2, MVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Strong staff training and development experience.
• Knowledge of menu composition.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.

Hours

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

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.