Chef de Partie

Job Description:
Recently awarded Aberdeen City & Shire Hospitality Employer of the Year, as well as 2 Michelin Keys, and rated number 1 by Conde Naste Readers Choice, The Fife Arms Hotel, located in the village of Braemar in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, is recruiting experienced Chefs to join the team!

Catering for hotel residents as well as the very many visitors to the village, we offer our guests the opportunity to experience locally sourced and seasonal produce. Our offerings include breakfast and dinner in The Clunie Dining room, pub meals and snacks in The Flying Stag Pub, as well as a pop-up restaurant in our Fog House and courtyard.

As Chef de Partie you will be a strong support to the kitchen brigade, assisting with preparation for service, as well as assisting our Sous Chefs and Head Chef during service.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in a similar environment and a passion for excellent food and a desire to develop your cooking skills whilst under the mentorship of our Executive Chef Chris Niven and the team. You will learn and gain experience on each section of our kitchen.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:

The day to day running of your section, guided by a Sous Chef.
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel.
Continually striving towards achievement and improvement.
Ensuring that the Head Chef and Executive Chef are kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or the team.
Assisting on other sections or help with other duties when required.
Maintaining the cleanliness, stock control, organisation, and standards of the section.
You’ll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for fresh food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.

Our successful Chef de Partie will have:

Proven experience from within a similar luxury hospitality environment.
A true passion for food.
The enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Good kitchen and knife skills.
A thorough understanding of health and safety, and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.
A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment.
What’s in it for you?

48 hour contract – overtime paid as per the Hotel’s overtime policy – + excellent tips distributed through a TRONC system.
High quality staff accommodation.
FREE staff shuttle bus running between Ballater and Braemar according to a fixed schedule.
30 days holiday.
Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Free food and drinks whilst on shift.
Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca.
Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees.
Life Assurance.
Health benefits including a health cash plan.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals.
About Artfarm and The Fife Arms Hotel

Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant, and Farm Shop in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.

Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms – each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces. Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Bertie’s our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsa’s our Art Deco Cocktail Bar, and our more relaxed Drawing Room – all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.

Please apply with your CV and recent, contactable work references to Kirsten Jensen

kirsten.jensen@artfarm.com

Yes, work is available for a partner in housekeeping, front of house and bar work.

I'm looking for a CDP with experience of working with Indian Cuisine for a 15 bedroom hotel situated in Stornoway on the beautiful isle of Lewis and Harris.

They're looking to add support to their friendly team as they offer 5 weeks of holiday to each of their Chefs, which is adding strain to the small team.

You will provide support to the well established and stable Head Chef, and be able to work well under pressure.

Stornoway is an an excellent town with a population of 8,000. It boasts a very good lifestyle and excellent schools at primary and secondary level. There is an airport and strong links to the mainland.

A good quality of life with a friendly Island atmosphere.

Beautiful white sandy beaches.

You will be adaptable and be happy to work in all parts of the kitchen.

This is a busy kitchen with a great reputation for serving delicious Indian Cuisine.

The role is available year round.

Please send an up to date CV with two contactable references quoting 17050 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

I'm looking for a Chef de partie for this small hotel 10 minutes drive from Inverness city, and on the main bus route. They have a very busy restaurant and are looking for someone to join the busy team.

The restaurant has won several awards and is popular with tourists and locals alike. You'll be a part of a small close knit team and should be comfortable and calm during busy services.

The package on offer includes good quality accommodation on site with no charges.

Inverness is accessible by public transport, but the restaurant boasts scenic views and feels slightly rural.

For more information or to apply send an up to date CV quoting ref 16983 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

yes possibly FOH or housekeeping

The Red House Hotel is a busy 20 bedroom family run hotel situated in Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

We are looking to add a talented and passionate chef de partie to add to our current team of five chefs in a small but busy, family run hotel in Coupar Angus.

As chef de partie your duties would include preparing and plating a variety of dishes for our restaurant customers as well as breakfast shifts and catering a variety of functions, Maintaining hygiene standards, stock control, menu design and working closely with the head and sous chefs assisting in their daily duties.

You would preferably have experience at a similar level although would be suitable for a junior chef looking to step up as full support will be given.

You'll be required to maintain hygiene standards, stock control, assist with menu design and work closely with the head and sous chefs, assisting in their daily duties.

You would preferably have experience at a similar level, although this role would be suitable for a junior chef looking to step up as full support will be given.

You will be working in a fast paced kitchen where we keep standards high, and you'll be developed by senior chefs with excellent ability.

This is a live out position.

This position is available to start now for the right candidate

Please apply with your CV and reference details

Possible depending on experience

The Isles Inn on the Isle of Skye serves traditional Scottish food.

We are situated in Portree, the main town on Skye, in a beautiful location.

We are looking for a chef de partie to join the kitchen team of this busy kitchen in a popular inn.

Working in a team of three chefs, this is a great opportunity for someone to work as an all rounder in this well established Inn.

Skye has excellent produce available.

On offer is a good wage and accommodation and a super chance for either a single chef or possibly a couple to work in the heart of Skye's capital.

There is lots to do on time off and this is a brilliant opportunity to work hard and save money.

By email to Stacey MacDonald

YES - front of house / housekeeping (or both) paying £12.50 per hour

Award-winning Bunchrew House Hotel near Inverness – a 17th-century Scottish Mansion standing in 20 acres beside the Beauly Firth.

We are looking for a full-time chef de partie to join our team from early December.

The hotel is a small, 16 bedroom, privately owned 4-star country house hotel, famous for its food (2 AA Rosettes).

Open all year, the hotel hosts many weddings and functions and has a loyal and long-serving staff.

You will currently be working within a 4-5 star Hotel or high-end restaurant environment.

You will ideally have experience in operating at a 2-3 rosette level with a passion for further development and have a track record of delivering consistency in service and standards.

The job entails a major focus in supporting the Head Chef and Sous chef on delivering consistency in service and standards. work ethic.

National Scottish Hotel Awards - Chef Team of the Year 2025

The hotel is located 10 mins from the centre of Inverness. There is a limited bus service, a car would be ideal, but this can also be a live in position.

This is a lovely hotel in a beautiful part of Scotland yet within good distance of a city which has all amenities.

email: gm@bunchrewhousehotel.com

Possible depending on experience