Chef De Partie in Kenmore

As a Chef de Partie at Taymouth Castle, you embody craftsmanship, quality and a standard of quiet excellence - while treating every service as an opportunity to look after guests and teammates alike. You take ownership of your section with pride, precision and creativity - shaping dishes that tell a story - while nurturing a calm, collaborative environment behind the scenes. Just as the Castle offers guests a sense of warmth, elegance and effortless comfort, you bring that same spirit into the kitchen. You guide junior chefs with generosity and contribute to a culinary experience that feels personal, memorable and unmistakably Taymouth where people are our priority.

Our ethos is simple, from seasonality and Scottish provenance to mindful sourcing, foraging and sustainable practices. And we believe in having fun while doing it: we take our craft seriously, but not ourselves. You’ll help build a spirited, supportive team culture where high standards and good humour go hand in hand. This role suits someone who thrives in a close-knit, high-performing team - someone ambitious, skilled and thoughtful, with the desire to grow into future leadership. You bring discipline, creativity and a genuine love for cooking beautiful food.

Discover the role:

• Lead your designated section with confidence, organisation, and pride - preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards, every service, every plate.
• Maintain impeccable mise en place, ensuring your area is calm, clean and always ready.
• Taste, test, and refine - balancing flavour, checking temperatures and polishing presentation.
• Work closely with senior chefs to bring ideas to life, contributing to menu development that celebrates local produce and Scottish heritage.
• Minimise waste and champion sustainability in daily prep and production.
• Support, guide and encourage junior chefs - being a steady, positive influence in their development.
• Share knowledge generously and give clear, constructive feedback to foster a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a team spirit where service feels coordinated, elegant, efficient and fun.
• Embrace the dynamic rhythm of service, adjusting with professionalism and positivity.
• Support immaculate housekeeping throughout the kitchen, maintaining the elegance and order synonymous with Taymouth Castle.
• Engage positively with team members and guests, contributing to a collaborative, service-driven culture.
• Monitor stock levels and proper rotation and minimal waste, assist with the inventory, order stock and receive our luxury food and beverage deliveries.
• Uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence.
• Be actively involved in day-to-day operations through observance and collaborating proactively with team members across our wide range of facilities.
• Contribute to departmental and wider business meetings where necessary.

This role can involve prolonged periods of standing, walking, and bending. One to two years’ experience in the same or a similar role / and or estate environment, working with a small team. With proven capability in managing a section confidently. A calm, considered, and supportive leadership style - able to mentor others while maintaining high personal standards. Effective communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure. A results-driven, passionate approach - always striving to elevate quality and do things beautifully. Eagerness for continuous learning, development and craft refinement. Deliver refined, personalised, anticipatory service with a vision for quality and excellence. Attention to detail with a warm, casual style letting your genuine personality shine through. Calm, confident and discreet, taking huge pride in your presentation. Exemplary time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. Adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business. Ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required and during emergencies or busy seasons.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!