£14.57 per hour + TRONC (OTE £17.00 per hour)
The Rutland Hotel is eagerly seeking a dynamic,ambitious,and quality-focused Chef de Partie to join our dedicated and spirited kitchen team. Immerse yourself in a culinary environment serving three unique venues,each showcasing the finest sustainably sourced ingredients from Scotland's elite suppliers:Kyloe,an acclaimed 1 AA Rosette gourmet steakhouse; The Huxley,serving American soul food with Scottish flair,from breakfast through dinner; and Heads & Tales,an underground speakeasy perfect for sharing plates.
In this hands-on role,we're looking for someone who thrives amidst high-volume,fast-paced settings. You'll take ownership of your section,ideally bringing experience as a CDP or strong Demi Chef de Partie in busy,quality-led kitchens. Experience in a Rosette-grade establishment is highly desireable. You'll run your station with confidence and consistency,supporting junior chefs around you — so solid organisation,time management,and communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Run your section to an exceptional standard,ensuring consistency,quality,and pace during every service.
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Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering seamless kitchen operations across all three venues.
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Contribute ideas to seasonal menu development,aligning with brand standards and guest expectations.
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Follow and help uphold allergen procedures,food safety and COSHH practices throughout the kitchen.
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Assist with stock rotation,proper labelling,and record keeping,adhering to Food Standards Procedures.
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Guide and mentor commis chefs and junior team members on your section.
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Minimise waste and work efficiently with ingredients,supporting the kitchen's cost control efforts.
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Play your part in helping the team achieve the prestigious 2 AA Rosette certification.
What We Seek:
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A confident,capable chef with a background in fine dining or high-end hospitality.
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Consistency under pressure and pride in every plate that leaves your section.
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Hands-on operational ability is crucial — you lead your station by example.
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A fervour for exceptional food and a genuine passion for the hospitality industry,with prior Rosette-grade experience being advantageous.
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The ambition to grow,learn,and progress — we develop our chefs and promote from within.
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A team player who lifts the standard of everyone around them.
What We Offer:
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Join an ambitious,hard-working team with a clear path to Junior Sous and beyond.
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Be part of a vibrant,determined,results-driven kitchen team.
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Flexible work patterns which respect your work/life balance.
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Competitive rate of pay and TRONC package.
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Fully funded development and training programmes to build your career.
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Access to up to 50% of your earnings before payday.
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Extensive promotional and discount opportunities across all Signature venues.
