The Fife Arms Hotel—located in the heart of Braemar and the Cairngorms National Park—is delighted to be recruiting a talented and passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our award‑winning culinary team.
We welcome guests from around the world and from our local community, offering them the very best of locally sourced, seasonal Scottish produce. Our dining experiences include:
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The Clunie Dining Room, showcasing open wood‑fire cooking
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The Flying Stag Pub, serving pub classics and hearty Scottish favourites
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Breakfast service, delivering an exceptional start to each guest’s day
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Seasonal pop‑up concepts in our Fog House and courtyard
Depending on your experience and skillset, your role may be based in The Flying Stag Pub, The Clunie Dining Room, or within our Breakfast team.
About the Role
As Demi Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:
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Assisting in the smooth, safe and efficient running of the kitchen operation
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The day-to-day running of your section, guided by Chefs de Partie, Senior Chefs de Partie and Sous Chefs
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Deminstrating a committed approach to supporting the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
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Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel
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Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
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Ensuring the Sous Chef and Head Chef are kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests of team
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Assisting on other sections or helping with other duties when required
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Training and delegating tasks to the Commis Chefs and apprentices
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Maintaining the cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the section
You’ll work under the mentorship of Executive Chef Lee Murdoch, gaining experience across different sections and further developing your culinary abilities in a world‑class kitchen.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in a luxury or high‑quality kitchen environment
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A genuine passion for food and excellence
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Strong kitchen and knife skills
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Commitment to high standards of hygiene and food safety
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
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Dedication to delivering outstanding experiences for our guests
What’s in It for You?
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48-hour contract with overtime paid according to hotel policy
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Excellent tips and service charge, distributed through a TRONC system
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High‑quality staff accommodation if you are relocating to the area to join us
Free staff shuttle bus (Ballater- Braemar, fixed schedule)
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30 days holiday
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Free annual guest experience for you and a guest
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Free meals and drinks on shift
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Generous Artfarm-wide discounts, including properties in Somerset, the Highlands, London, Los Angeles, New York, and Menorca
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Discounted gym memberships + access to Scotland’s first PT Pod located in Braemar!
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Life Assurance and a health cash plan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Tailored career development opportunities: learn while you earn!
About Artfarm and The Fife Arms
Artfarm is a unique, award‑winning independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Our portfolio includes The Fife Arms, Fish Shop in Ballater, The Audley and Mount Street in Mayfair, Manuela in Los Angeles, and several renowned venues in Somerset and Menorca. We bring together art, community, education, and exceptional hospitality in everything we do.
The Fife Arms is home to 47 individually designed rooms, the Albamhor Spa, and an array of distinctive dining and bar spaces—from the elegant Clunie Dining Room to the lively Flying Stag Pub, glamorous Bertie’s Whisky Bar, and our Art Deco-style cocktail bar, Elsa’s.
Ready to Join the Team?
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an extraordinary team in an extraordinary place.
