CHEF DE PARTIE
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary; plus a share of customer tips |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll & Bute, PA26 8BL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
LOCH FYNE OYSTERS LTD is located in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW. Our award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built a reputation as one of Scotland's very best seafood restaurants, featuring the highest quality seafood indigenous to Argyll. If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce, a desire to provide an excellent customer experience and would like to work in a friendly, supportive environment, in a great location, then we would like to hear from you.
● POSITION: CHEF DE PARTIE.
● RATE OF PAY: Competitive.
● ADDITIONAL: Customer tips are shared between the Restaurant Team.
● CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent.
● CONTRACT HOURS: Full time (40 hours).
● WORK HOURS: Between Monday to Sunday - No late evenings - No night shifts - No split shifts.
● OTHER INFO: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial. Car share / transport may be available.
WHAT WE OFFER:
● 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata); increasing with length of service.
● Employee App with access to a variety of benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation/emotional support, legal/money advice, etc.
● Company Pension Scheme.
● Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
● Cycle to Work Scheme.
● Share of customer tips.
● Staff discounts.
● Staff uniform.
● Free on site parking.
● Comprehensive training.
● Staff development opportunities.
● Access to our Company training and development portal to support your career growth.
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated CHEF DE PARTIE to join our OYSTER BAR KITCHEN TEAM, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and service, and supporting the Head and Sous Chefs in daily operations.
Key responsibilities: food preparation, cooking and presentation, managing portion and waste control, maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workstation and kitchen, adherence to food safety, quality and hygiene standards; co-ordinate with other sections for smooth kitchen operations, contribute to menu development, participate with stock rotation, control and inventory; plus assist with deliveries, ensuring proper storage of ingredients.
The successful applicant needs to have: proven culinary skills, together with experience working with fish and seafood; a passion for personal development and creating new dishes; the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced kitchen environment, whilst maintaining attention to detail; have an understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices; strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively, plus excellent communication and teamwork skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2025.
RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.
JOB LOCATION: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL. We are situated at the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).
● POSITION: CHEF DE PARTIE.
● RATE OF PAY: Competitive.
● ADDITIONAL: Customer tips are shared between the Restaurant Team.
● CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent.
● CONTRACT HOURS: Full time (40 hours).
● WORK HOURS: Between Monday to Sunday - No late evenings - No night shifts - No split shifts.
● OTHER INFO: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial. Car share / transport may be available.
WHAT WE OFFER:
● 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata); increasing with length of service.
● Employee App with access to a variety of benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation/emotional support, legal/money advice, etc.
● Company Pension Scheme.
● Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
● Cycle to Work Scheme.
● Share of customer tips.
● Staff discounts.
● Staff uniform.
● Free on site parking.
● Comprehensive training.
● Staff development opportunities.
● Access to our Company training and development portal to support your career growth.
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated CHEF DE PARTIE to join our OYSTER BAR KITCHEN TEAM, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and service, and supporting the Head and Sous Chefs in daily operations.
Key responsibilities: food preparation, cooking and presentation, managing portion and waste control, maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workstation and kitchen, adherence to food safety, quality and hygiene standards; co-ordinate with other sections for smooth kitchen operations, contribute to menu development, participate with stock rotation, control and inventory; plus assist with deliveries, ensuring proper storage of ingredients.
The successful applicant needs to have: proven culinary skills, together with experience working with fish and seafood; a passion for personal development and creating new dishes; the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced kitchen environment, whilst maintaining attention to detail; have an understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices; strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively, plus excellent communication and teamwork skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2025.
RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.
JOB LOCATION: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL. We are situated at the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).