Chef de Partie

Company:
The Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmongers

Salary:
Salary of £33,990 on 48 hours per week – paid overtime in line with the restaurant’s policy.

Bedrooms:
None

Food Type:
Freshly caught, ethically sourced seafood from Scotland and the British Isles - Michelin Bib Gourmand

Accommodation:
Accommodation is available

Start Date:

May 2025

The award-winning Fish Shop Restaurant in Ballater is recruiting a CHEF DE PARTIE to join the Kitchen brigade.

Part of a small team, you will be responsible for a section of the Kitchen ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality food to the restaurant. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will support the creation, development, and maintenance of an inspiring recipe book using the very best of local and national natural resources and ingredients.

Proven experience (working with fresh fish) in a similar role is required. You must have a strong work ethic, a creative flair, and a passion for fresh food and excellent service with a desire to learn and grow.

Honouring and celebrating the history and culture of the Scottish fishing industry, the Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger in Ballater is designed to provide a friendly and relaxed ambiance to cater to the local community as well as visitors. The integration of the Fishmonger ensures the “catch to plate” concept, emphasizing honesty in food and process. Both the fishmonger offering and the restaurant menu depend on the daily landings from trusted sources.

We are proud to have received a Bib Gourmand recognising ‘good quality, good value cooking’ at this year’s Michelin Guide awards. Michelin highlighted: ‘The fish and shellfish are invariably of excellent quality and the kitchen has the good sense to let them shine; the cooking of the ingredients is spot-on and any accompaniments are finely judged.’

The restaurant has 40 covers, with seating options including stools at the bar, a corner with a clinker-built fishing boat table, or banquettes in the main restaurant, which features a sculpture of a school of fish woven in wicker by a renowned local artist.

What’s in it for you?

• Great tips and paid overtime (in accordance with the restaurant’s overtime policy)
• 30 days holiday, pro-rata.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Free food and drinks whilst on shift.
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including 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.
• Days-off activities such as skiing nearby and salmon fishing on the River Dee.