Chef De Partie

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 – SOURCE

Join the team at SOURCE, our elegant, ingredient‑led restaurant celebrating thoughtful cooking and exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for a full‑time Chef de Partie who brings skill, focus, and a calm, confident presence to the kitchen. You’ll take ownership of your section, prepare dishes with precision and care, and support the brigade in delivering refined, ingredient‑driven cooking that reflects SOURCE’s thoughtful, composed atmosphere.

Salary: £34,060 per year

Gratuities: £351 per month (average)

About being a Chef De Partie in SOURCE at Gilpin

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.

SOURCE is a refined, ingredient‑led restaurant where seasonality, precision, and technical excellence shape every dish. Working within a Michelin‑star kitchen environment, the team delivers an elevated, immersive dining experience built on craftsmanship, organisation, and meticulous attention to detail. With a calm, disciplined rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce, SOURCE is a destination for chefs who value creativity, consistency, and professional growth.

We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail‑driven Chef de Partie to join the SOURCE kitchen brigade. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your section, preparing ingredient‑focused dishes with accuracy, finesse, and pride. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain Michelin‑level standards, contribute to menu development, and uphold the organisation, cleanliness, and discipline that define the SOURCE kitchen. This position is ideal for a chef with passion, ambition, and a desire to refine their craft in a high‑performing, supportive environment.

🍽️ Your Role as chef de partie:

• Manages and operates an allocated section to an exceptional standard, ensuring consistency, organisation, and readiness throughout service. 
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, delivering SOURCE’s ingredient‑led, seasonally driven 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 that reflects SOURCE’s ethos. 
• Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times. 
• Collaborates with the wider restaurant team and supports senior chefs to ensure smooth, efficient kitchen operations.

🎓 What You Bring

• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
• Runs a section with confidence, organisation, and calm.
• Prepares and cooks dishes to Michelin‑level standards.
• Supports junior chefs through guidance and positive leadership.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Brings curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of food.
• A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.

💼 What We Offer

• The chance to be part of 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, the authenticity of human relations and the promotion of local traditions.

Bring your passion for exceptional hospitality to Gilpin – if you’re ready to bring energy, skill, and consistency to a high‑performing kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.