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Senior Chef de Partie
The R&A
The R&A engages in and supports activities undertaken for the benefit of the sport of golf.
Job Posted- 8 Jan 2025
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 26 Feb 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Kitchen Team as Senior Chef de Partie. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in providing formal and informal catering service, assist in the training and development of junior chefs, assist in menu development and ensue quality and consistency.
This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
Working hours are operated by a rota, this may include weekend work and some evening work during busier periods.
You may be required to work and lead functions and formal dinners as appropriate.
Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.
About The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club was founded in 1754 and comprises a Clubhouse, a restaurant and bar within its adjacent property, Forgan House, and a guest house called Waldon House.
The Club has approximately 2,500 Members nationally and internationally, who may introduce guests. There are around 50 full-time staff with additional seasonal staff.
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club aspires to world class standards.
What We Offer
We offer a great benefits package including the following:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
- Life Insurance Cover
- Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
- 35 Days Holiday Per Year
- Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
- Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
- Refreshments and lunches – Free fruit, tea, coffee, biscuits and lunches are provided daily.
- Staff fund – payable up to three times per year
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our team and uphold high culinary standards across all venues within the Club. The role involves creating seasonal menus with fresh, local ingredients, managing food preparation, and maintaining quality across both member and staff dining. Key responsibilities include supporting and training the kitchen team, managing stock and purchasing, and contributing to menu planning for events. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate with the Head Chef and Deputy Head Chef. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy mentoring others, and can deliver exceptional dining experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
Essential:
- Excellent personal presentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A high degree of personal motivation and ability to take a hands-on approach.
- Confident personality.
- Have a passion for working in the hospitality industry.
- Significant Chef experience in a 4/5 star hotel/fine dining restaurant.
Desirable:
- Experience working in international locations.
- Experience in patisserie, including preparation and presentation of desserts and baked goods.
- Formal culinary qualification, such as a diploma or degree from a recognized culinary school
Download the full job description here.