Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
Department: Kitchen
Location: Skibo Castle, Highland
Description
At The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, our kitchens are at the heart of the member experience. Our ingredient-led, seasonal menus showcase exceptional produce from our own gardens alongside locally sourced fish, shellfish and game.
From relaxed Brasserie-style dining to elegant fine dining, our culinary offering is varied, thoughtful and rooted in quality. We take pride in doing things properly - baking our own bread and pastries, churning ice cream, and curing salmon in-house.
Our chefs benefit from world-class training and development opportunities, including placements at leading establishments in the UK and abroad. With a 40-hour working week and no split shifts, we support a healthy work/life balance within a collaborative and supportive kitchen environment.
About The Role
As a Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our kitchens, working closely with the senior team to deliver exceptional dishes for our members and their guests.
Your responsibilities will include:
Running your section confidently and efficiently during service
Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes that meet Skibo's exacting standards
Working with seasonal ingredients and contributing to the development of new menu ideas
Maintaining excellent organisation, cleanliness and food safety within your section
Supporting junior team members and contributing to a positive kitchen culture
Working collaboratively from prep through to service, ensuring consistency on every plate
This is a hands-on role for a motivated chef who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a high-quality, professional kitchen.
About You
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie in a quality-led, professional kitchen
Strong technical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on well-executed, beautifully presented dishes
Experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Ability to run a section efficiently during service while maintaining high standards
Willingness to learn, take direction and continue developing your culinary skills
Personal Attributes:
Friendly, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about food
Thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to kitchen culture
Calm and focused under pressure, even during busy services
Takes pride in their work and strives for excellence in every dish
Ambitious, motivated and supportive of colleagues at all levels
You don't need to meet every point listed above to be a great fit for the role. Instead, focus on showcasing your strongest skills, experience and personal qualities - we're interested in what makes you a great fit for the role and how you can contribute your unique strengths to our team.
What We Offer You
True 40-hour week with banked hours allowing paid time off Jan-Mar each year
Share of gratuities
33 days annual leave pro-rata
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly support
Life cover
Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
Local staff transport service
Meals on shift provided free of charge
Complimentary use of staff gym
'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
Staff events
Long Service Awards
Don't forget to check out our Benefits section on the Homepage for more details
Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you're excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we'd love to hear from you - even if you don't tick every box.