Company Overview

Barony Castle Hotel is a historic venue located in the picturesque Scottish Borders, just 18 miles from Edinburgh. Once a Baronial home dating back to 1700, our hotel now offers modern comforts and exceptional service, making it an ideal destination for both business and leisure.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. As a Chef de Partie, you will oversee a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring that all food prepared meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and taste. This role is vital in maintaining smooth kitchen operations and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Our philosophy is always to use fresh, locally sourced ingredients with the key aim of delivering an outstanding dining experience for all our guests. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills in a truly unique environment

Pay & Reward:

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Live in accommodation available for the right candidate

We will also reward you with:

• Company Pension
• Company funded medical plan, including discounted shopping
• Free leisure club access
• Employee discounts on F &B and accommodation throughout group

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes to the highest standards in line with the menu.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development and specials.
• Manage stock levels and rotation for your station and communicate inventory needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen area, adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
• Monitor portion sizes and waste, ensuring cost control without compromising quality
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Receive and check fresh food and dry stores orders.
• Be environmentally aware and dispose of waste according to hotel standards.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations, health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other colleagues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Culinary qualification or relevant certifications.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Be able to converse in English

Reporting Lines:

• Reporting directly to the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef.

If you are passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to an exceptional dining experience, we invite you to apply for the Line Cook position at Mercure Barony Castle Hotel today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eddleston, EH45 8QW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• • This position will not be able to offer sponsorship. Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK, now or in the future?

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
• Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Eddleston, EH45 8QW (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/04/2025