Recently awarded Aberdeen City & Shire Hospitality Employer
of the Year, as well as 2 Michelin Keys, and rated number 1 by Conde Naste
Readers Choice, The Fife Arms Hotel, located in the village of Braemar in the
heart of the Cairngorms National Park, is recruiting experienced Chefs to join
the team! Catering for hotel residents as well as the very many visitors to the village, we offer our guests the opportunity to experience locally sourced and seasonal produce. Our offerings include breakfast and dinner in The Clunie Dining room, pub meals and snacks in The Flying Stag Pub, as well as a pop-up restaurant in our Fog House and courtyard. As Chef de Partie you will be a strong support to the kitchen brigade, assisting with preparation for service, as well as assisting our Sous Chefs and Head Chef during service.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in a similar
environment and a passion for excellent food and a desire to develop your
cooking skills whilst under the mentorship of our Executive Chef Chris Niven and the team. You
will learn and gain experience on each section of our kitchen.As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:
The day to day running of your section, guided by a Sous Chef.
Ensuring
the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at
the hotel.
Continually
striving towards achievement and improvement.
Ensuring that the Head Chef and Executive Chef are kept aware of any relevant feedback from
either the hotel guests or the team.
Assisting
on other sections or help with other duties when required.
Maintaining
the cleanliness, stock control, organisation, and standards of the section.
You’ll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for
fresh food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving
to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.Our successful Chef de Partie will have:
Proven
experience from within a similar luxury hospitality environment.
A
true passion for food.
The
enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Good
kitchen and knife skills.
A
thorough understanding of health and safety, and food safety guidelines
within the kitchen.
A
willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury
establishment. What’s in it for you?
48 hour
contract - overtime paid as per the Hotel's overtime policy - + excellent tips distributed through a TRONC system.High quality staff accommodation.FREE staff shuttle bus running between Ballater and Braemar according to a fixed schedule.
30
days holiday.
Free
annual guest experience for you and a plus one.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Free
food and drinks whilst on shift.
Generous
Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish
Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca.
Amazing
sports and social events led by local social committees.
Life
Assurance.
Health
benefits including a health cash plan.
Employee
Assistance Programme.
Career
development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals.
About Artfarm and The Fife Arms HotelArtfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant, and Farm Shop in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place. Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms - each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces. Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Bertie’s our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsa’s our Art Deco Cocktail Bar, and our more relaxed Drawing Room – all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.Want to join the family? Apply today!
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