Chef de Partie

Be part of the Family

We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you're someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You you'll fit right in.

The Kingshouse Hotel

The Kingshouse Hotel is part landmark hotel, part adventurer's bunkhouse - slap-bang in Glencoe and on Scotland's world-famous West Highland Way. We have 57 bedrooms offering a great night's sleep plus the bunkhouse offering shared rooms, a restaurant and two bars. Everyone is welcome and everyone will feel at home.

Our estate-to-plate ethos runs through all our restaurant and bar menus. Inspired by our location and Scotland's abundant land and sea larder we use the best of ingredients to guarantee our guests an exceptional experience, brimming with Scottish hospitality and flavour.

About the role

You'll be part of our ambitious kitchen team. You'll support and motivate our commis chefs making sure they have the skills to make outstanding experiences for our guests. You'll lead your own section of the kitchen and have an eye for quality, consistency and portion control.

You'll be a people person and work closely with our front of house team to make sure our guests get exactly what they want, quickly.

What we need from you

• Chef de Partie Experience - and a professional cookery qualification
• Leadership - a natural leader we want happy, confident, motivated teams
• Passion - we want you to bring your flair and individuality to the table
• Team focus - there are no egos here, just hard working people who love creating memorable experiences for every guest
• Ideas and openness - we're up for doing things differently and will try (almost) everything once
• Fun and easy to talk to - we're looking for personality, not a corporate clone
• Flexibility - there's no problem you can't fix

What you'll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation - Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays - Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night. Where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards - Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team - Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression - With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support - Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party - We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party.

Please note: This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Getting here

We're only a 40 minute drive from Fort William and 1 hour from Oban.

For those wanting to use public transport, you can catch a bus just five minutes from the Hotel. Buses also go from here to Glasgow/Edinburgh or North through the Highlands to Inverness - a couple of hours either way. There's up to eight a day in summer and a few less in winter so good for getting away on your days off.