As Chef de Partie at The Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, you will support the Sous Chef in their duties to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen to the highest standards.
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 Head Chef and the team. You will learn and gain experience on each section of our kitchen.
As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:
Assisting the brigade in the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
Responsible for the day to day running of your section, guided by a Sous Chef
Demonstrating a committed approach to supporting the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel
Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
Ensuring the Sous Chef and Head Chef are kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or 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
Expectations
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 & knife skills
A thorough understanding of health & 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
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.
What’s in it for you?
48 hour contract – overtime paid as per the Hotel’s overtime policy
30 days holiday
Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one
Pension
Free food and drinks whilst on shift
Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, and Los Angeles
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, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar & Grill and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset. 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.