Chef de Partie

5-Star Restaurant with Rooms | 3 AA Rosettes | South West Scotland

£32,000–£34,000 DOE
Accommodation Available | Exceptional Scottish Produce | Ambitious Fine Dining Kitchen

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Chef de Partie to join the growing brigade at an intimate 5-star restaurant with rooms on the beautiful coast of South West Scotland.

Currently holding 3 AA Rosettes, this exceptional 10-bedroom property is entering an exciting new chapter under a recently appointed Executive Head Chef, with a clear ambition to continue developing the food offering and raising standards further.

With access to an extensive on-site kitchen garden alongside some of the finest produce available across Scotland, this is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who genuinely wants to develop their craft within a small, highly ambitious kitchen.

The Restaurant

This intimate luxury property places food firmly at the centre of the guest experience.

The kitchen currently holds 3 AA Rosettes, delivering refined, produce-led cooking while drawing heavily on ingredients grown within the property's own kitchen garden and sourced from outstanding producers throughout South West Scotland.

With only 10 bedrooms, the operation offers a very different environment from a large hotel kitchen. You'll become an important part of a small brigade, gaining excellent exposure to the food, the produce and the development of the restaurant as it moves into its next chapter.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll work closely with the senior kitchen team while taking responsibility for your own section and contributing across the wider operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Running your section confidently throughout preparation and service
Preparing and presenting dishes consistently to 3 AA Rosette standards
Working with exceptional seasonal Scottish produce
Making full use of ingredients grown within the on-site kitchen garden
Maintaining excellent mise en place and organisation
Supporting the development and evolution of dishes and menus
Maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and consistency
Working collaboratively within a small, ambitious brigade
Supporting junior chefs where required
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards
Continuing to develop your own technical ability within a quality-led environment

About You

We're particularly interested in chefs who have:

Previous Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie experience
Experience within Rosette, Michelin or comparable fine-dining kitchens
Strong classical and modern cooking foundations
A genuine passion for seasonal produce and ingredient-led cooking
Excellent attention to detail and presentation
The ability to run a section confidently
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
The desire to continue learning and developing technically
A willingness to relocate to South West Scotland for the right long-term opportunity

While previous accolades are advantageous, attitude, ability and genuine ambition are equally important, and the kitchen is open to considering chefs at different stages of their development.

The Package

£32,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Accommodation available for the right candidate
Work within a 5-star, 3 AA Rosette property
Extensive on-site kitchen garden
Access to outstanding Scottish produce
Excellent training and career development
Genuine opportunity to progress within a growing brigade
Company pension
Free on-site parking

Why This Role?

This is the sort of opportunity that will appeal to a chef who is choosing their next move based on development and food rather than simply chasing a job title.

You'll be working within an intimate 5-star, 3 AA Rosette restaurant, alongside an ambitious new Executive Head Chef, with exceptional Scottish produce and an extensive kitchen garden literally on the doorstep.

With accommodation available and a kitchen actively looking for chefs who want to develop alongside the restaurant, it's a particularly strong opportunity for an ambitious CDP looking to relocate, strengthen their fine-dining credentials and become part of something with genuine momentum.