Senior Chef de Partie - Pastry

Senior Chef de Partie - Pastry at Old Course Hotel

Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red-star award‑winning resort located in St Andrews. Part of the Kohler Company, it offers personalised guest experiences that combine active well‑being with indulgent leisure.

St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. We prioritise our associates, fostering a culture where every team member contributes to memorable guest experiences. As a forward‑thinking employer we support growth through training, recognition programmes, a competitive salary, pension, free parking, meals, 24/7 employee assistance and free fitness access. Guests also enjoy free access to the Duke’s golf course and extensive hospitality discounts.

Our award‑winning kitchen team has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Chef de Partie to join the pastry team on a permanent full‑time basis.

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by the Senior Team and present it at the required times.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in the planning, preparation and execution of new menus and ideas.
• Ensure that Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs work to standard; supervise, guide and motivate them.
• Maintain communication between Senior Team and Chef de Parties, ensuring special messages and requests are dealt with promptly.
• Maintain the kitchen recipe manual and SOPs; manage production, quality and consistency through their use.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in ordering food purchases and stock control, ensuring stock levels match business needs.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef with hiring the back‑of‑house staff in line with company policy.
• Maintain discipline fairly and consistently, including time‑keeping.
• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Provide own basic set of equipment, including knives, pallet knives and mini scales.
• Understand menus and operating procedures, running your section accordingly.
• Ensure all HACCP systems are followed and due diligence is completed daily.
• Be fully conversant with departmental LQA standards.

• Previous similar experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie.
• Strong knowledge and skills in plated desserts, chocolate work and patisserie.
• Creativity and passion for modern pastry trends and techniques.
• Culinary education preferred but not essential.
• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• SVQ 1 & 2, an MVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Strong staff training and development experience.
• Knowledge of menu composition.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.

Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

£32,213.96 per annum.

• Free meals and drinks in the complimentary staff canteen.
• Discounts across the resort including restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course.
• Wider group discounts within the Kohler group.
• Free access to the on‑site gym and spa facility.
• Free access to the Duke’s Championship Golf Course.
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality