We are looking for an experienced Junior Chef de Partie to join a great team at our award-winning AA 4* boutique hotel the Meikleour Arms.

Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, Meikleour Arms Hotel and Restaurant holds the prestigious AA “Best Pub of The Year Scotland” for 2020. Established in 1820, the stylish boutique hotel offers accommodation within a traditional historical country estate. The 1 Rosette Franco-Scottish restaurant at the Meikleour Arms is a high-end gastro pub serving quality “from field to plate” good food. The hotel attracts a varied customer base all year: salmon anglers, golfers, shooting parties, and holidaymakers alike.

Benefits of our Junior Chef de Partie Position

You will join a long-established Franco-Scottish family business, with an excellent opportunity to work with a professional team. This role is perfect if you thrive on the buzz of a busy kitchen! Some early starts for the breakfast service will be required but you will also be able to enjoy the rest of the day and evening for yourself.

Remuneration

We are offering an attractive monthly package for this permanent position, with all overtime hours accounted for. Hourly rate: £16.25 (£14.50/ hour + holiday pay) + £1.50 expected tips = almost £18/ hour including tips.

Hours of Work

5 days out of 7, our Junior Chef de Partie role is for 40 hours per week, with weekend availability.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a 4/5 star hotel restaurant is essential
• Our ideal candidate will come from a fresh food background and a key eye for detail.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn. Ideally, you have an interest in provenance, the countryside, and farming practices.
• You must be fully aware of food safety requirements
• Good knowledge of bread making would be a plus
• Organised, methodical, and a reliable team player who is also polite, punctual, and able to work independently
• You must have your own means of transport as there are no buses early in the morning and we are in a rural area.

Responsibilities of the Junior Chef de Partie

• You will be responsible for your section, including the breakfast shift, working independently or with another chef and KP.
• You will assist the Senior Chef de Partie and Sous-Chefs in the preparation and presentation of all food.
• You will foster a good team spirit with your kitchen colleagues and our other hotel departments.
• You will ensure the best consistency in quality, size, and presentation - be proud of the dishes you produce and always strive to exceed guest expectations.

Notes

• We are in a rural area with limited public transport. Having your means of transport is deemed essential as buses do not run through Meikleour village regularly, and not at all for the early shifts.
• Please note: This opportunity does not qualify Visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must already be in the UK with a valid right to work in the UK. Appropriate checks will be undertaken before employment.
• Professional reference checks will be undertaken.
• Accommodation: Quality shared accommodation in Meikleour village is available if required. Relocation expenses tare not included.

If you think this job is for you, please send your CV and a cover letter, we can’t wait to meet you!

We do not accept unsolicited agency CV’s sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. Meikleour will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV’s.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blairgowrie, PH26FB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have you own mean of transport - Yes or No?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/04/2025