Chef De Partie (Gilpin Spice)

Are you passionate about creating beautiful spaces and delivering exceptional service? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, proudly awarded Two Michelin Keys, offers an exceptional standard of hospitality in the heart of the Lake District.

Chef De Partie – Gilpin Spice

Join the team at Gilpin Spice, our vibrant, open‑kitchen pan‑Asian restaurant inspired by flavours from across the Spice Trail. We’re looking for a full‑time Chef de Partie who brings skill, organisation, and confident energy to a fast‑paced, theatrical kitchen. You’ll run your section with precision, prepare dishes rooted in bold, flavour‑driven cooking, and support the brigade in delivering the lively, immersive dining experience that defines Gilpin Spice.

Salary: £34,060 per year

Gratuities: £351 per month (average)

About being a Chef De Partie in Gilpin Spice

Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, refined presentation, and warm, personalised service.

Gilpin Spice is a colourful, high‑energy restaurant with an open kitchen serving pan‑Asian dishes inspired by the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and China. The team delivers a bold, flavour‑led dining experience built on teamwork, organisation, and technical skill. With a lively rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce, Gilpin Spice is a destination for chefs who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail‑driven Chef de Partie to join the Gilpin Spice brigade. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your section, preparing vibrant, flavour‑forward dishes with accuracy, consistency, and pride. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain high standards, contribute to menu development, and uphold the organisation and discipline that define the Spice kitchen. This position is ideal for a chef with passion, ambition, and a desire to grow within a modern, creative, pan‑Asian restaurant.

Your Role as chef de partie:

• Manages and operates your allocated section to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency throughout service.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, delivering Gilpin Spice’s bold, pan‑Asian culinary style.
• Works closely with senior chefs to support menu development, daily prep, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Trains, guides, and supports junior chefs, helping build skill, confidence, and professional growth within the brigade.
• Contributes to a calm, disciplined, and collaborative working environment, even within a lively open‑kitchen setting.
• Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times.
• Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth, efficient service and a memorable guest experience.

What You Bring

• Experience in pan‑Asian, Michelin‑recommended, or high‑end dining environments.
• Confidence, organisation, and calm when running a section.
• Ability to prepare and cook dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supportive, positive leadership for junior chefs.
• Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of flavour‑driven cooking.
• A desire to grow within a modern, energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.

What We Offer

• A team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards.
• A stunning work environment in a Michelin Key‑awarded hotel.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Meals on shift, uniform, generous gratuities.
• The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars and two Michelin Keys.
• The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
• You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, authenticity, and local traditions.

Bring your passion for bold, flavour‑driven cooking to Gilpin Spice – if you’re ready to bring energy, skill, and consistency to a fast‑paced, pan‑Asian open‑kitchen brigade, we’d love to hear from you.