Job Ref: CG12854
Branch: DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle Airport
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary/Benefits: Cairn Group Discounts, Hilton Team Member Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 26/06/2026
Closing date: 26/07/2026
Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group
Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn Group is a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.
About the Role:
As a Chef de Partie at Cairn Group, you’ll take pride in delivering high-quality dishes that leave a lasting impression. You’ll lead your section with confidence, ensuring precision, consistency, and creativity in every plate.
Whether working independently or leading a small team within a larger kitchen, you’ll bring passion and purpose to everything you prepare. You’ll take responsibility for maintaining high standards in food safety, hygiene, and preparation while contributing to a dynamic and supportive kitchen culture.
You’ll also stay up to date with new ingredients, techniques, and trends—bringing fresh inspiration to our menus and helping the wider team deliver best-in-class service.
About You:
You will thrive at Cairn Group because you are:
- A Hospitality Hero – You’re passionate about great food and thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen.
- A Service Superstar – You maintain high culinary standards and inspire excellence in others.
- A Team Player – You support and lead your section while contributing positively to the whole brigade.
- Cool Under Pressure – You stay calm and in control during busy services, delivering consistent results.
- A Polished Professional – You uphold food safety, hygiene, and kitchen legislation with diligence and care.
- Proactive Organised – You manage your time and section effectively, balancing prep and service seamlessly.
- A Natural Leader – You share knowledge, help develop junior chefs and support the kitchen leadership team in daily operations.
About Us:
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.
At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
- Get Paid in Real-Time or build savings with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, build savings and get expert financial tips—all in real-time.
- Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break.
- Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with discounts off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
- Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
- Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out.
- Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programmes, we support you to grow and reach your career goals.
- Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
- Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
- 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
- Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with your pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
- Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
#INDLP
Located at Newcastle International Airport, we have 179 upscale guest rooms ideal for any traveler, including deluxe rooms with runway views of Newcastle Airport. All guest rooms feature complimentary WiFi and 37-inch LCD TVs, while some include adjoining rooms to accommodate families. Our fitness room, features a wide range of modern equipment and Fratello’s Restaurant features Italian inspired dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Watch live sports at Columbus Bar and enjoy a sandwich or traditional main course from the bar menu, along with a range of delicious cocktails to excite any taste.
Benefits
Hilton Staff Rate Friends and Family Scheme
Discounted Meals on Shift
Free Parking
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Cairn Academy' Training Development Opportunities
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)
