Posted on February 7, 2017 | Start date February 7, 2017
| Salary: | £36,000 plus quarterly bonus |
| Duration: | Permanent |
| Hours: | 45 to 55 |
| Days: | 5 from 7 |
| Holidays: | Statutory (28 days p/a) |
| Bedrooms: | 67 |
| Covers: | Lunch: to 200; Dinner: to 400; Breakfast: to 120; Functions: 160 |
| Food type: | Carvery style restaurant service with small a la carte menu, traditional Scottish plus weddings / functions |
| Full-time chefs: | 4 plus kitchen porters. |
| Accommodation: | Accommodation available free of charge - own one bedroom self contained flat including, TV, Wi-FI and all bills |
| Job description: | We are looking for a talented and ambitious chef, with a passion for excellence, to lead the kitchen team in our high quality 67 bedroom hotel, the Caladh Inn. Our very successful Eleven Restaurant (110 covers) offers both carvery/buffet service, and an attractive a la carte menu. Our popular banqueting rooms, Garry, Tonga and Croft provide for functions and events for up to 160 guests. Both our banqueting suite and our Eleven restaurant enjoy an excellent reputation with locals and visitors alike. This success is based on a committed team providing excellent food and customer service. The focus of this job is to further develop these standards. The Head Chef’s primary role will be to lead the kitchen team in managing the day to day running of the kitchen, training and developing junior members of our kitchen team, writing and implementing new menus, working to targets, and maintain high standards at all times. Duties associated with this role includes preparing of meals from fresh in high volumes, ordering and stock control; enforcing strict health and safety and food hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to progress his or her career by working in a high quality property as part of a friendly, motivated team. Stornoway is the administrative, commercial and shopping centre of the Outer Hebrides and has good communications with the mainland, via its own modern airport and ferry terminal. The pace and quality of life are extremely enjoyable, with facilities to satisfy a diverse range of interests, including a modern arts centre, world-class surfing along with other outdoor sports, many kinds of music events and much more. Last year the Outer Hebrides was officially named as the happiest place in the UK to live and Rough Guide voted Scotland the 2nd best place to visit in 2017. Don't worry if you have not quite worked at Head Chef level, we are happy to look at candidates who have previously worked at this level or who are looking to make that next step. |
| How to apply: | We are an equal opportunities employer, an A rated Sponsor Licence holder, and will welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates by email to jobs@calahotels.com |
| Work for partners: | No |
| Contact details: | jobs@calahotels.com | www.calahotels.com |
| Apply online: | Submit your CV now |
