Job/Position: Chef de Partie Hours: 40 Hours Per Week No. of positions available: 1 Location: Mackintosh at the Willow, 217 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow Salary range: £28,228 - £30,118 pro-rata per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Located at 215-217 Sauchiehall Street, the original Willow Tea Rooms Building has undergone an extensive restoration in a bid to return the building to its former glory of when it originally opened in 1903.
Mackintosh at the Willow is proud to be cared for by The National Trust for Scotland, who offer a wide range of employee benefits, from a generous annual leave allowance to discounts and free access to all National Trust for Scotland sites and properties.
As well as our iconic, fully licensed tearooms, roof terrace & street café; we also have meeting and events rooms, a creative learning and education department and an exciting exhibition and retail store.
We are proud of our fantastic afternoon teas and dining menus from lunch to private dining. We are currently in Glasgows top 30 restaurants on TripAdvisor and continuing to grow our offering. If youd like to join our team, read on below!
We are looking for a hard-working Chef de Partie, who has a passion for food and is interested in a unique opportunity to grow and develop their skills and be part of a unique, purpose-driven organisation. If youre seeking a workplace that truly values its team and offers an excellent work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure all food preparation meets standards
Prepare and present high-quality food
Supervise junior team members
Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
Have control and organisation of own section
Assist Head Chef/Sous Chef/Senior CDP in the training of all staff in compliance of company procedures
Ability to work well as part of a team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience
1 year experience Chef de Partie or someone with 3+ years experience as a junior CDP (or equivalent) looking for the next step up in their career
Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience
Proficiency in a wide range of cooking techniques, including but not limited to, grilling, sautéing, baking, and knife skills. Additionally, knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures is essential.
Desirable
Previous experience of cheffing within the tourism industry
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026
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