Chef de Partie

Forfar Golf Club are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join the team. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role delivering a high-quality, modern food offering across clubhouse dining for members and visitors alike, as well as supporting the continued growth of our new restaurant, The Rig & Furrow.

The successful candidate will take ownership of their section, maintain excellent standards, and contribute to a food experience that reflects both the club’s heritage and evolving hospitality ambitions. Working across both the clubhouse and The Rig & Furrow, you’ll play an important role in shaping a fresh, contemporary dining experience for members, guests, and the wider local community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ability to run a kitchen section confidently during service

· Prepare, cook, and present dishes to consistently high standards

· Support seasonal menu development and event preparation

· Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures

· Maintain excellent cleanliness, organisation, and portion control

· Assist with ordering, stock rotation, and minimising waste

· Work collaboratively with the wider F&B team to deliver reliable, professional service

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has their NVQ / SVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent experience)

· Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up

· Ability to run a section independently

· Strong attention to detail and consistency

· Positive, team-focused attitude

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event days (annualised hours contract)

· Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Hours:

Annualised hours contracts, working 2,080 hours per annum, rota-based shifts including evenings and weekends

Our Culture

At The Ancient Links Golf Company, you will:

· Put customers at the heart of everything you do.

· Be part of a team that is passionate about community benefit and heritage.

· Collaborate and innovate to deliver a world-leading golf experience.

· Commit to continuous personal and professional development.

What We Offer

· A welcoming and supportive team environment

· Fair and competitive pay and benefits

· Role relevant training provided

· Opportunity to work at a well-established and respected golf club

The Ancient Links Golf Company are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religious belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

If you are interested in joining the new F&B team at The Ancient Links (Forfar)
Limited, please send your CV to Alex Fairlie afairlie@ancientlinksgolf.com

Potentially

I am looking for a Relief CDP to start 7th June for 6 weeks for this hotel near Oban

The hotel is a 3 star 24 bedroom hotel serving Quality Restaurant. Breakfasts to 60, lunches to 20 and dinners 60+

Brigade of 5-6 chefs plus kitchen porters.

Working hours will be a minimum 40 hours per week over 5 days, mixed shifts.

Accommodation is an en suite room

The gross hourly rate is £19 per hour, paid weekly net of tax and NI.

They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to you completing your work stint.

Please get in touch quoting RELIEWFNearObanHighEnd

no

The Ferry Inn Stromness on the Mainland in the Orkney Islands.
Seasonal positions working with some great local produce including super fresh seafood.
Established family run operation. Great team. Sensible hours/shifts. Opportunity to work with great local produce while working in a beautiful location - the historic harbour town of Stromness.
2 positions available. Award winning family business running busy seasonal bar/restaurant offering 28 rooms as well as self catering accommodation).
Wage by negotiation depending on skill, experience and potential contribution to business.
All worked hours paid. Share of tips and opportunity for end of season bonus. Accommodation available (offsite but nearby) and meals provided while on duty. Quality local produce across a la carte, top notch pub and casual outdoor dining menus. You will be part of a team of 5, not including KPs, working to ensure the best of island food service to our international customer base.
The positions are available immediately through to October
GREAT FOR LIFE WORK BALANCE ON A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND

email garethcrichton@btinternet.com

Opportunity for kitchen, housekeeping and front of house

I am looking for a relief a CDP/sous chef for a 5 star Hotel in Inverness.
Starting 7th June for 4 weeks
47 bedroom 5 star hotel – serving high end fine dining – Breakfasts to 80, lunches to 20 and dinners to 60. Functions to 60.
Brigade of up to 7 chefs plus kitchen porters
Working hours will be a minimum of 40 hours per week pro rata over 5 days. Mixed shifts.
The gross hourly rate is £19/21 per hour, paid monthly with a weekly advance, net of tax and NI.
They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to completing the agreed stint.
Accommodation is own room in staff accommodation. shared facilities, meals on duty

Please email me if you are available quoting RELIEF5*Inverness

no

The Rowardennan Hotel is an 24 bedroom hotel situated under Ben Lomond on the West Highland Way just 25 miles from Glasgow.

We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our friendly team.

We are situated in a beautiful but rural location with plenty of nice walks and fishing to do on days off.

This position is available now until October

Please apply to Head Chef with a copy of your updated CV and reference details.

yes - depending on their experience

I am looking for a relief Chef de Partie for a 2AAR hotel in Skye.
To start work ASAP for 4 weeks
18 bedroom 2 AA Rosette hotel. Breakfasts to 36, lunches varies and dinners to 50
Brigade of 3 chefs and a kitchen porter
Working hours will be 40 hours per week, 5 days from 7 Mixed shifts.
The gross hourly rate is £19 per hour, paid weekly
Accommodation is a room in shared accommodation, wifi available, Meals on duty.
They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to you completing the required work stint.

Please email if you are available quoting RELIEFCDPSkye2AAR

no

I am looking for a seasonal CDP for a hotel in Shetland.

Ideally starting ASAP for 8 weeks ideally the whole summer

Serving good quality Simple fayre for up to 30 breakfasts and 60 dinners.

Brigade of 3-4 chefs + kitchen porters.

Working hours will be 40 hours per week pro rata over 5 days, split shifts.

The gross hourly rate is £19 per hour, paid weekly

The Accommodation is a room in the shared staff house.

They will pay you travelling expenses subject to you completing your work stint.

Please apply quoting Relief Shetland

no

Kitchen Assistant – Private Estate Shoot Catering
Location: Gorebridge
Rate: £20 per hour (self-employed)
Hours: Shoot block based (typically 3–4 days per event)
Accommodation provided
Travel expenses
Meals on shift

A private estate is seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality catering for small shoot events on a private Scottish estate.
This role would suit an experienced chef with a practical and hands-on approach to kitchen work
Cooking standards are high, so attention to detail, organization, and pride in your work are essential.
You will work directly alongside the chef and as part of a small team that also includes a Kitchen & Service Assistant.
This role involves food preparation, assisting with cooking and service, running shoot lunches on the hill, and supporting the kitchen throughout the day. As with most small shoot kitchens, all team members assist with cleaning and dishwashing.
Work is primarily based on a private estate south of Edinburgh, with travel to other residences and locations across the estate.
This is a freelance role, and all team members operate on a self-employed basis.
Regular work is available throughout the shoot season for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist the chef with food preparation and cooking
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Assist with plating during service
- Support the kitchen with cleaning and dishwashing
- Assist with meal service when required
- Help clear tables and reset dining areas
- Transport and serve lunches on the hill
- Set up and clear down lunch service with assistance from the Kitchen & Service Assistant
- Ensure food is presented and served to a high standard
- Return equipment to the kitchen for cleaning

Candidate Requirements
- Previous professional kitchen experience preferred
- Comfortable working to high professional standards
- Full UK driving license required
- Confident driving on rural estate tracks and uneven ground
- Able to work independently when running shoot lunches on the hill
- Hardworking and comfortable working in a small hands-on kitchen team
- Clean, presentable, and professional when working in a private household environment
- Flexible and willing to assist with a range of tasks as required during shoot days

Please apply with your CV, reference details and hygiene certificates

yes - kitchen assistant / service assistant

I am looking for a Chef de Partie for a 30 bedroom hotel 3 star family run hotel 90 miles from Inverness.

There's a creative and focused Head Chef in place, who's looking for a junior chef to join his team. The person they are looking for will be a self-motivated team player with skills to match and a keenness to develop.

You will be in charge of running a section within the kitchen, and should be comfortable with keeping a clean and tidy area. The kitchen is well equipped and you'll be given plenty of support.

This is a well-established family run 3 Star Hotel in the far North of Scotland.

You'll work busy shifts like everyone else, most likely whatever it takes to get the job done. They don't work you into the ground though!

You'll want to use locally sourced ingredients and develop dishes that have the most delicious flavours and relish producing new dishes.

Good quality of life and friendly place to work, there is a Swimming pool and gym close by, also you can enjoy golfing and fishing.

There's an immediate start available for the right candidate.

Apply quoting 17326 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

I'm looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie for this quality Gastro Pub in Easter Ross. You'll be working with a team of friendly and passionate Chefs to deliver quality classics to the many visitors that frequent this well loved venue.

The kitchen is modern, and the management team have a great understanding of what the customers want. There's a small and manageable menu which can be delivered with ease, but using quality ingredients to do some proper cooking.

You'll be reporting to the Sous Chef and Head Chef, and will be required to provide support and training to the Junior Chefs. There's scope for progression within the organisation, and this would suit either a Commis Chef looking for the next step or a Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge.

You'll have excellent support from a Chef/Owner who puts the kitchen first. He's keen to retain staff and treats his team with respect and care.

The venue closes on Christmas day and Boxing day, and again from the first of January for a month. During this time you'll receive full pay, with any lieu time earned over the busier season going towards this.

This is an exciting role that will benefit someone looking to make a name for themselves within an organisation that recognises talent and hard work.

There's great quality accommodation available, just 500 yards from the venue. It's shared with one other, and the only cost will be a contribution to the electrical bills.

There's also potential work available for a partner, with Front of House or Housekeeping roles available.

Please Apply with an up to date CV quoting ref 17195 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Yes, Jnr Sous or Front of house roles available