Chef de Partie

Department: Kitchen

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Compensation: £35,000 + Gratuities dependent on experience

Description

Looking for a kitchen where chefs are respected, supported and able to focus on great food?

At The Carnegie Club, we offer something increasingly rare in hospitality:

• Average 40-hours per week with additional hours returned as paid time off
• No split shifts
• Staff accommodation available
• Seasonal, ingredient-led cooking utilising kitchen garden & estate produce
• A supportive, professional team and a calm kitchen culture

We work with exceptional ingredients, produce from our own gardens, locally sourced fish and shellfish and game from surrounding estates. We prepare everything from relaxed brasserie dining to refined fine-dining experiences to off-grid cooking in remote locations throughout our estate.

The range of ingredients we work with across the estate is truly exceptional - from pastries and breads made in-house to our own carefully smoked meats. The diversity of ingredients we work with gives every chef the opportunity to showcase their creativity and skill. If you’re a Chef de Partie who takes pride in proper cooking and wants to work in a calm, professional kitchen where people look after each other, we’d love to hear from you.

Why chefs enjoy working at Skibo

• Supportive team with low turnover
• Kitchens designed for calm, organised service
• Opportunities for training and placements at leading restaurants
• Time to focus on quality ingredients rather than rushed production
• A genuine work/life balance rarely found in hospitality
  
  

About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our kitchens, working closely with the senior team to deliver exceptional dishes for our members and their guests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your section confidently and efficiently during service

Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes that meet Skibo’s exacting standards

Working with seasonal ingredients and contributing to the development of new menu ideas

Maintaining excellent organisation, cleanliness and food safety within your section

Supporting junior team members and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

Working collaboratively from prep through to service, ensuring consistency on every plate

This is a hands-on role for a motivated chef who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a high-quality, professional kitchen.

About You

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie in a quality-led, professional kitchen
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on well-executed, beautifully presented dishes
• Experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Ability to run a section efficiently during service while maintaining high standards
• Willingness to learn, take direction and continue developing your culinary skills

Personal Attributes:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about food
• Thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to kitchen culture
• Calm and focused under pressure, even during busy services
• Takes pride in their work and strives for excellence in every dish
• Ambitious, motivated and supportive of colleagues at all levels

You don't need to meet every point listed above to be a great fit for the role. Instead, focus on showcasing your strongest skills, experience and personal qualities - we're interested in what makes you a great fit for the role and how you can contribute your unique strengths to our team.

What We Offer You

• True 40-hour week with banked hours allowing paid time off Jan-Mar each year
• Share of gratuities
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly support

Life cover

Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more

Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers

Local staff transport service

Meals on shift provided free of charge

Complimentary use of staff gym

Staff events

Long Service Awards

Don't forget to check out our Benefits section on the Homepage for more details!


Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you’re excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t tick every box.