Head Chef

I am recruiting a head chef for a busy family-run hotel which is situated four miles from Aberfeldy, overlooking the River Tay.

We are looking for a reliable and steady head chef to lead the team at this Michelin recommended establishment which has a good local following.

A good location which is rural but within an hour of Glasgow and Edinburgh.

You will get free use of outdoor activity centre and free use of the golf club.

We are looking for someone who can be creative and you will have autonomy with the menu and daily changing specials. You will also be in charge of the day-to-day running of the kitchen including health, safety and hygiene

The position is available from the middle of August for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica Huntley, Permanent Recruitment Manageress, with an up-to-date CV and reference details quoting 7931 .

yes front of house or house keeping

We are looking for a Head Chef to join and lead our culinary team who is passionate about delivering exceptional service and has meticulous attention to detail.

As Head Chef you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen including:
• Menu development and costing
• Compliance with legislation
• Food production
• Stock control
As the Head Chef you will have strong people and operational management skills, be flexible, adaptable and have strong knowledge and passion for traditional Scottish food. You will have proven experience in a similar environment together with relevant food hygiene qualifications.
We are looking for a Head Chef that knows how to get the best out of seasonal produce and will be expected to utilise quality local suppliers.
We offer in return a competitive salary plus:
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) • Workplace pension scheme • Group Life Assurance • online retail discount scheme • ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus • Childcare vouchers

Please email a copy of your updated CV and references

Yes work available in front of house, food and beverage and kitchen.

I am recruiting a head chef for a 3 star, 11 bedroom hotel located on the West Coast on shore of Loch Fyne which is 2 hours from Glasgow.

The hotel provides a high quality dining experience in the restaurant plus bar, with an emphasis on using local ingredients including great seafood. The Hotel came under new ownership in May 2018 and has already built a cohesive team focused on great customer service and developing the business. They work in a relaxed atmosphere in a great location. There are significant opportunities to develop the local and tourist business further as part of this small team.

The kitchen porter and breakfast chef cover morning shifts allowing the head chef to focus on lunch and dinner.

This position is responsible for making all decisions in relation to menu design, stock control, purchasing and food safety with a free hand to implement their innovative ideas.

This is a great opportunity for an energetic, passionate and enthusiastic chef to put their own stamp on the kitchen. and menus.

The role would suit either a sous chef looking for the next step up or an experienced head chef looking to establish their reputation and help develop the business opportunities that exist at the hotel over the seasons, with the intention of growing the winter business.

The position is available for immediate start.

Please send an up to date CV and references to Jessica Huntley, permanent recruitment manageress, quoting reference 7874.

Yes, kitchen, bar work, housekeeping or front of house.

I am recruiting for an experienced Head Chef for a privately owned hotel in the Highlands.

You will run all aspects of the kitchen including ordering, stock control, kitchen hygiene & safety regulations, creating menus and rotas.

Taking advantage of the local produce available.

You will have a passion about your work and creative ideas when presenting  tasty food to a very high standard.

Ideally looking to gain a second rosette.

Looking for someone who can run the kitchen at a highly professional level, value the customer and give them what they want.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience with a proven track record.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with a copy of your updated CV and reference details quoting 7736

No

The Drumoig Golf Hotel is a 29 bedroom 3 star hotel situated 3 miles from Leuchars and 5 miles from Dundee.

We are looking for an experienced chef to join our team and head up our kitchen.

You will have full control over menus, this is an excellent chance to make a good name for yourself.

You will also be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen including ordering, stock control, rotas, health and hygiene.

Privately owned a run hotel.

You can enjoy free golf on days off.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Heather Tavendale-McMillian Assistant Manager with your updated CV and reference details

Possible depending on their experience

We are already getting lots of head chef positions registered starting in the next few weeks ideally.

I am looking to meet chefs in Moffat to discuss current and upcoming chef senior chef positions.

Positions can be anywhere in Scotland and vary in food style and quality from 3AA rosette to fresh, bistro and private chef work.

Most of our jobs are in rural Scotland including Skye, highlands, west coast, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Orkney.

If you want to let me know your availability or are already registered email me your most up to date CV, ideally with contact details of recent work references.

Please email in CV to Jessica@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting HEAD2018 and I will be in touch to get you registered and subject to recent references we would invite you to meet us.

very often yes in housekeeping, front of house and kitchen

I am recruiting a private chef for household situated in St Andrews. Working for a very high net-worth, formal family in a large new residence.

Looking for someone who specifically specialises in Indian fine-dining cuisine. Ideally you will have either Michelin or multiple-rosette experience.

The family are very formal so are looking for experienced staff who’ve worked in similar environments before. You will be part of a large team but you will be the Sole Chef, as such you’ll be responsible for all menu planning and kitchen maintenance.

The family would like someone who specialises in Indian cuisine (especially south Indian cuisines like Dosa), however, they also love Italian and Chinese food, so you should have a broad knowledge of all cuisines including desserts/pastry and bread making.

You will be assisted by the Housekeepers with food prep, so you should be used to managing others in the kitchen. The house will be a full-time residence for one person, however, other family members will also be staying intermittently.

Responsibilities:
• Creating a meat and seafood free menu plan (egg is ok)
• Food shopping
• Food preparation and menu planning
• Management of assistants in the kitchen
• Adhering to any dietary requirements
• Providing well-presented and delicious food daily
• Providing food for dinner parties and events

The ideal candidate:
• 3 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Formal training
• Fluent in English
• Specialising in South Indian cuisine

This is a good opportunity for someone to step in to the private chef industry if you have recently been working in restaurants or hotels.

Interviews will be conducted in the first instance via Skype and then would look to hold second stage interviews in London.

This position is available from the middle of August for the right person.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland quoting 7855 with your up-to-date CV with 2 contactable, recent references and specify your cuisine experience also.

Yes there are other positions available in the house

Chefs In Scotland is recruiting for a senior chef for a Restaurant based in Aberdeen. Part of a well established group and there is scope for promotion and further career progression.

The restaurant has got an excellent reputation for serving local produce and sustainable & zero-waste cooking so you must have good knowledge of seasonal ingredients, cooking techniques and a creative flair for writing menus.

Looking for someone with high standards and good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.

You will have a lot of autonomy in the kitchen and would ideally have a good eye for detail and due diligence.

This would suit an ambitious Sous Chef looking to make their own impact on the city food scene, perhaps with aspirations of gaining accolades.

The position is available now but happy to wait for the right candidate also.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with a copy of your updated CV and reference details quoting 7856

No

We are looking for a talented and ambitious head chef, with a passion for excellence to lead the kitchen team in our flagship property, the four star Cabarfeidh hotel on the Isle of Lewis. The position of head chef at the Cabarfeidh provides an exciting challenge for an experienced leader.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing the kitchens and ensuring that every dish is of the highest quality. You will also be managing & developing your kitchen team, creating menus and controlling costs. You will be responsible for maintaining the hygiene and safety standards in your kitchen. You will also play a major part in influencing the direction our food business takes and you will be given every opportunity to stamp your mark of quality on our already highly acclaimed establishment.

We are looking for someone that…

Has extensive experience in a high volume kitchen
Is driven and focussed on first class standards across every aspect of the operation.
Has shown loyalty and longevity throughout their career.
Has excellent planning and organisational skills.
Has excellent personal presentation and be consummately professional at all times.

Stornoway is the administrative, commercial and shopping centre of the Outer Hebrides and has good communications with the mainland, via its airport and ferry terminal.

The pace and quality of life are extremely enjoyable and make the Isle of Lewis such an appealing place to live. With facilities to satisfy a diverse range of interests, including a modern arts centre, world-class surfing, 18 hole golf course, fishing, hiking and more. That is why our island was voted 3rd best/happiest place to live in the UK last year.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates by email

Possible depending on their experience

Inspired Hotels is looking for an exceptional Relief Head Chef for our Inspired Signature restaurant located in Perthshire and Fife.

Inspired Hotels serves only the best of produce ensuring we are always exceeding our Customers’ expectations and consistently striving to be the best in our location. Our menus offer everything from good quality bar food to 1 rosette standard cuisine with a relaxed dining style and ambiance. As Head Chef you will be running a small rural kitchen. Inspired signature restaurants are an Inspired Hotels brand and operates with company menus and successful dish recipes. Inspired Signature restaurants have cuisine and menu meeting twice per year where you will be able to propose new dishes and recipes with cook off, full method and costing. Your kitchen Team will comprise of yourself, Sous Chef and KP/Commis Chef.

•Previous Head Chef experience.
•Good commercial awareness.
•A proven track record in consistent quality.
•High standards of eye for detail and presentation.
•Highly committed.
•Ability to build your team.
•Excellent people management skills with team spirit.
•Be fully flexible in your working approach.
•An ability to work under pressure.
•Must have basic food hygiene certification.
•Experienced with HACCP and todays mandatory food safety legislation.
•Food GP % and budget focused.
•Stock control and food costing experience is required.
•An ability to work to deadlines.
•References essential.

Please respond in the first instance by email to: Donald Allan Operations & Sales Director donald@inspiredhotels.co.uk

Possible