Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Luxury Highland Hotel | 2 AA Rosettes | Live-In Available

Scottish Highlands
£33,000 - £36,000 + Tronc + Overtime
40-Hour Contract | Subsidised Accommodation | Fully Paid January Off

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a highly regarded luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands.

Operating at 2 AA Rosette level, this is a kitchen with a strong food identity, built around exceptional Scottish produce, seasonal cooking and warm, thoughtful hospitality. The hotel has developed a reputation for delivering high standards without pretension, and the kitchen is now looking to strengthen with a chef who wants to keep learning, take on more responsibility, and be part of an ambitious but grounded team.

This role would suit either an established Junior Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie / Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.

The Venue

This luxury Highland hotel combines exceptional surroundings with a quality-driven food offering and a genuinely personal style of hospitality.

The kitchen focuses on:

modern, produce-led cooking at 2 AA Rosette standard
the best of Scotland’s seasonal ingredients
refined but flavour-led food
a guest experience that reflects the hotel’s wider luxury offering
a collaborative, independent team environment

This is not a kitchen built around ego or over-complication. It’s about cooking excellent food properly, using great ingredients, and delivering a consistently high standard.

The Role

You will work closely with the Head Chef and senior team, helping to maintain standards across prep and service while continuing to build your own skills and confidence.

Responsibilities include:

Running your section confidently during prep and service
Supporting wider kitchen operations and helping coordinate service when required
Preparing and delivering dishes to a consistently high standard
Working with excellent Scottish produce across seasonal menus
Maintaining strong mise en place, organisation and food safety standards
Supporting junior team members and contributing to a positive kitchen culture
Taking on additional responsibility in line with your level and development

For the right chef, this role offers a genuine route into a more senior position within the brigade.

About You

Current Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
Experience in quality fresh-food kitchens; Rosette experience would be highly beneficial
Passion for seasonal produce and well-executed cooking
Strong attention to detail and pride in your section
Calm, reliable and team-focused under pressure
Ambitious and keen to continue progressing within a quality-led kitchen

The Package

Competitive salary depending on experience
Tronc / service charge on top
Overtime paid where applicable
40-hour contract
Subsidised accommodation available
Potential couple’s accommodation depending on availability
Gym membership
Team-building programme and staff perks
Strong progression opportunities within the kitchen
Fully paid time off throughout January
A rare opportunity to live and work in a stunning part of the Highlands

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who wants:

quality cooking at 2 AA Rosette level
a better lifestyle than most high-end kitchens offer
subsidised live-in accommodation
exposure to outstanding Scottish produce
the chance to progress within a serious but supportive kitchen

If you’re looking for a role where you can keep developing, work with great ingredients, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in the Highlands, we’d love to hear from you.

Chef de Partie - Junior Sous Chef