Chef de Partie – The Fife Arms, Braemar
Opportunities available in The Flying Stag Pub, The Clunie Dining Room, or Breakfast, depending on experience.
The Fife Arms Hotel located in the heart of Braemar and the Cairngorms National Park is delighted to be recruiting a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our award-winning culinary team.
We welcome guests from around the world and local community, offering the very best of locally sourced, seasonal Scottish produce.
Dining Areas
- The Clunie Dining Room, showcasing open wood-fire cooking
- The Flying Stag Pub, serving pub classics and hearty Scottish favourites
- Breakfast service, delivering an exceptional start to each guest’s day
- Seasonal pop-up concepts in our Fog House and courtyard
About The Role
As a Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in supporting the kitchen brigade—preparing for service, working closely with our Sous Chefs and Head Chef, and contributing to the smooth running of your section. You’ll work under the mentorship of Executive Chef Chris Niven, gaining experience across different sections and further developing your culinary abilities in a world-class kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day operation of your allocated section under the guidance of a Sous Chef
- Ensuring all dishes meet the exceptional standards expected at The Fife Arms
- Maintaining high levels of consistency, quality, and organisation
- Providing feedback to the Head Chef and Executive Chef when relevant
- Assisting other sections as needed to support the wider brigade
- Upholding excellent hygiene, stock control, and food safety standards
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a similar luxury or high-quality kitchen environment
- A genuine passion for food and excellence
- Strong kitchen and knife skills
- Commitment to high standards of hygiene and food safety
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
- Dedication to delivering outstanding experiences for our guests
What’s in It for You?
- 48-hour contract with overtime paid according to hotel policy
- Excellent tips and service charge, distributed through a TRONC system
- High-quality staff accommodation if you are relocating to the area to join us
- Free staff shuttle bus (Ballater to Braemar, fixed schedule)
- 30 days holiday
- Free annual guest experience for you and a guest
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Free meals and drinks on shift
- Generous Artfarm-wide discounts, including properties in Somerset, the Highlands, London, Los Angeles, New York, and Menorca
- Discounted gym memberships and access to Scotland’s first PT Pod located in Braemar
- Life Assurance and a health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tailored career development opportunities: learn while you earn!
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