Chef de Partie, Castlebay Hotel - Isle of Barra, Western Isles

Posted on June 3, 2026 | Start date June 15, 2026

Salary:£14-16 per hour depending on experience paid monthly with tips
Duration:Seasonal
Hours:40 hours per week (truly)
Days:5 days per week
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:14
Covers:Lunch: 10-20; Dinner: 30-40; Breakfast: 30; Functions: small occasional
Food type:Seasonal Scottish - using lots of fresh seafood
Full-time chefs:3 chefs plus a kitchen porter
Accommodation:Accommodation available 5 minute drive from the hotel - self contained flat - part of package (driver essential)
Job description:

The Castlebay Hotel is a 14 bedroom privately owned a run hotel situated on the Beautiful Island of Barra.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our small friendly team.

The position is available to start ASAP and will run until Mid-October
You'll be working alongside a creative and warm team, who have a flair for the artistic, including a Head Chef with extensive international fine dining experience, and an owner who makes the pottery for the restaurant!

You should be comfortable with running a section, and there will be a combination of Breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts. This is a 40 hour per week position, and you'll get an excellent work life balance in a truly stunning part of the world!

You will be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen, menus, rotas, ordering, stock rotation and all health, safety and hygiene including all paperwork.

You must possess excellent hygiene standards, and be comfortable with pitching in with the day to day minutia of keeping such a fantastic small kitchen running smoothly.

Due to the remote location it's essential that you have access to your own transport

This position is available with an immediate start and will run until mid October!

How to apply:

Please apply directly to Nicola Souter, Owner with an up to date copy of your CV and hygiene certificate

info@castlebayhotel.com

Work for partners:

yes - front of house

Contact details:info@castlebayhotel.com | www.castlebayhotel.com
Apply online:Submit your CV now

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