Chef jobs in Stirling

Looking for your next move as a Chef de Partie?

We're recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent, full-time position in Stirlingshire.

You'll work with seasonal Scottish produce, contribute to menu development and be part of a professional kitchen team with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

If you're an experienced CDP or Section Chef who take pride in producing high-quality food and is looking for a new challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

What you will get in your new role

• Starting salary from £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Tips in addition to your salary
• Workplace pension and access to salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discounts
• Supportive kitchen culture focused on respect, learning and development
• Clear progression to Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef
• Creative input into menus
• Opportunity to work with seasonal Scottish produce in a growing independent hospitality business

Responsibilities in your new role as Chef de Partie

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring every dish is prepared, cook and presented to the high standards of an Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing your section, ensuring everything is organised, prepared and ready for service.
• Producing consistently high-quality dishes, following recipes, portion controls and preparation standards
• Working efficiently during busy services while supporting the wider kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Overseeing stock rotation, ingredient storage and portion control to minimise waste
• Communicating effectively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth service
• Sharing creative ideas and contributing to the ongoing development of seasonal menus.

You'll also help maintain a positive, professional kitchen environment where teamwork, creativity and attention to detail are valued.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You'll have at least three years of experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally as a Chef de Partie, CDP or in a similar role, with the skills and confidence to take ownership of your own section. You'll be passionate about producing high-quality food, with strong culinary skills, excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen, stays calm under pressure and enjoys being part of a close-knit team. You'll be organised, reliable and able to communicate effectively in English, with a positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota is also essential.

Apply now!
Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person