Chef de Partie

Overview

Food Type:
Traditional bar food and Classic Scottish restaurant

Accommodation:
Accommodation is available

Start Date:

February 2025

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa is a busy 4
* Hotel set just outside of Peebles, in the Scottish Borders. We have 99 bedrooms as well as our busy leisure club and spa, and championship golf course. We also have a restaurant serving breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as 3 bars and function space up to 250 people.

Our clientele vary from corporate guests to leisure stays, therefore no 2 days are the same and our kitchen team work consistently to deliver a great dining experience each and every time!

As Chef de Partie, you will be working under our newly appointed Head Chef as we embark on an exciting journey with an evolving food concept.

If you love food and want to work in a professional culinary environment and create a long-lasting impression on our guests, then we are for you. You will have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach, and a willingness to exceed our guest’s expectations. Often operating on the front line, our Chefs de Partie are the real ambassadors of our company and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

• Previous CDP experience in 4
  * or similar hotels
• Responsible for leadership on a particular section showing diligent food hygiene and stock control
• Shows a good understanding of cooking techniques
• Responsible for competently managing the day-to-day activities in a section
• Supporting senior chefs with health and safety, food production and food safety
• To clean and prepare food by set procedures as directed by senior kitchen staff
• To adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules and the recording of it
• Control of company stock and property, ensuring correct storage of food
• Show a complete understanding of food care and the importance of waste management
• Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred
• Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels

Live-in accommodation can be provided if needed at a cost

• Competitive rates of pay at all levels
• Uniform provided
• Parking available on-site
• Accommodation available only on request
• Free meals when on duty
• Refer a friend programme (£200 plus)
• Included in service charge (10%)
• 25% off food, drink and spa treatments across the group
• 20% discount on golf
• Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
• Wagestream app offering a real-time view of accrued pay and access to it