Chef de Partie

at  The Fife Arms

Recently awarded 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.
We are looking for a couple of passionate Chefs de Partie to join our existing team and to support with the events and functions coming up.
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.

• 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.
• Training and delegation of tasks to the Commis Chefs and apprentices.
• 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.
• Innovation, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment.
• Experience of guiding others.