Job Ref: CH2844
Branch: Daffodil Hotel and Spa
Location: Daffodil Hotel and Spa, Ambleside
Salary/Benefits: Live in available
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 11/06/2026
Closing date: 13/07/2026
Join Crerar Hotels – Where Passion Meets Hospitality!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospitality? At Crerar Hotels, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests – and that starts with YOU! Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have fantastic opportunities across our stunning hotels in Scotland and in the Lake District.
As Chef de Partie at Crerar Hotels, you’ll play a key role in our kitchen team, preparing and plating high-quality dishes while supervising junior staff to maintain our high standards. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll manage daily kitchen operations, including shift briefings, stock control, and monitoring costs and wastage. Working closely with senior chefs, you’ll ensure compliance with all food safety regulations while delivering outstanding culinary experiences for our guests.
Why Work with Us?
On top of the fantastic benefits below we offer a salary of up to £30,000 dependant on experience.
At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that’s why we offer:
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Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
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YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
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Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
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Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
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Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
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Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
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Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!
Be Part of Something Special.
Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day. Apply now and start your journey with Crerar Hotels!
Combining stylish contemporary interiors inside, with stunning natural beauty outside, The Daffodil presents a concept brand new to The Lake District.
Unwind in one of our 78 rooms and suites, dine in our lake view restaurant led by our creative Executive Chef, relax in our thermal pool or treat yourself to a fabulous Spa journey.
Think luxury, style and plenty of indulgence – the ultimate escape awaits.
Three reasons to choose a career with Crerar Hotels
Scotland provides a sought-after quality of life, ideal for outdoorsy types. Urbanites may find there are limitations, with reduced public transport, small local shops and occasionally - the ultimate modern hardship - patchy phone signal. But those who take that in their stride find that they discover true peace and quiet, wake up to incredible scenery and have Scotland's natural larder to feast on daily.
We always aim to progress staff internally where possible, which means a number of our team have been with us long-term. They've chosen to make a life in one (or more!) of our locations, building themselves a varied career in the Scottish hospitality industry.
We share the spirit of Scotland through our values. We take pride in providing a truly authentic experience we're warm in personality, curious to get to know our guests and confident in sharing our knowledge. We take what we do seriously, but our humour means we also see the lighter side. Above all, we're comfortable saying, "we are who we are!"
