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We are looking for an experiencedJunior Chef de Partieto join a great team at our award-winning AA 4* boutique hotel the Meikleour Arms.
Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, Meikleour Arms Hotel and Restaurant holds the prestigious AA Best Pub of The Year Scotland for 2020.Established in 1820, the stylish boutique hotel offers accommodation within a traditional historical country estate. The1 Rosette Franco-Scottish restaurantat the Meikleour Arms is ahigh-end gastro pubservingquality from field to plate good food. The hotel attracts a varied customer base all year: salmon anglers, golfers, shooting parties, and holidaymakers alike.
Benefits of our Junior Chef de Partie Position
You will join a long-established Franco-Scottish family business, with an excellent opportunity to work with a professional team. This role is perfect if you thrive on the buzz of a busy kitchen! Some early starts for the breakfast service will be required but you will also be able to enjoy the rest of the day and evening for yourself.
Remuneration
We are offering our successful candidate an attractive monthly package for this permanent position, with all overtime hours accounted for. Hourly rate: £16.25 (£14.50/ hour + holiday pay) + £1.50 expected tips = almost £18/ hour including tips!
Hours of Work
5 days out of 7, our Junior Chef de Partie role is for 40 hours per week, with weekend availability and opportunities for overtime.
Requirements
Previous experience in a 4/5 star hotel restaurant is essential
Our ideal candidate will come from a fresh food background and a key eye for detail.
Enthusiastic and eager to learn. Ideally, you have an interest in provenance, the countryside, and farming practices.
- You must be fully aware of food safety requirements
- Good knowledge of bread making would be a plus
- Organised, methodical, and a reliable team player who is also polite, punctual, and able to work independently
- You must have your own means of transport as there are no buses early in the morning and we are in a rural area.
Responsibilities of the Junior Chef de Partie
- You will be responsible for your section, including the breakfast shift, working independently or with another chef and KP.
- You will assist the Senior Chef de Partie and Sous-Chefs in the preparation and presentation of all food.
- You will foster a good team spirit with your kitchen colleagues and our other hotel departments.
- You will ensure the best consistency in quality, size, and presentation be proud of the dishes you produce and always strive to exceed guest expectations.
Notes
- IMPORTANT: This opportunity does not qualify for Visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must already be in the UK with a valid right to work in the UK. Appropriate checks will be undertaken before employment.
- Professional reference checks will be undertaken.
- Accommodation: Qualitysharedaccommodation in Meikleour village is available if required. Relocation expenses are not included.
If you think this job is for you, please send your CV and a cover letter, we can't wait to meet you!
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. Meikleour will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
