Chef de Partie – Gretna Green
Full Time | 40 Hours | 5 Days out of 7 | Career Progression
Great food plays a huge part in the experience we create at Gretna Green.
From intimate elopements and wedding celebrations to conferences, coach tours and hotel guests, our kitchens help deliver memorable moments for thousands of visitors every year.
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, working across Gretna Hall and Smiths Hotel — someone who takes pride in quality, enjoys variety, and works well as part of a busy and supportive team.
What’s in it for you?
- Free meals on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Your birthday off every year
- 25% discount
- Permanent, full-time stability
- Opportunities to develop and progress within the business
The role
No two days here are ever quite the same.
One service could be an intimate dinner for an eloping couple.
The next, a busy wedding celebration surrounded by family and friends.
You’ll support service across both Gretna Hall and Smiths Hotel, helping deliver consistently high standards of food and hospitality.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Running your section confidently during service
- Preparing and presenting dishes to a high standard
- Supporting busy wedding and event services
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
- Working closely with the wider kitchen team
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Someone organised, reliable and calm under pressure
- Passion for good food and hospitality
- Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef experience preferred
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certification beneficial
Why Gretna Green?
Behind every great guest experience is a team that genuinely cares about quality and consistency.
If you’re looking for your next step in hospitality and want to be part of a kitchen team that takes pride in what they do, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now
Send your CV to [email protected]
Full Time | Permanent | 5 Days out of 7 Including Weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
