There are 80 relief chefs out working all over Scotland.
We have 17 relief jobs confirmed so far this week with a few more to be confirmed.
We still have a list of jobs needing filled so if you are available please get in touch.
We are still keen to meet Relief chefs and Permanent Chefs here in Moffat, please get in touch to check our availability.
I am getting availability for over the festive period, double time is payable on both Christmas Day and New Years Day get in touch and let me know what you are available for.
Here is a copy of our Expectations
Expectations from relief chefs
1. Must complete required stint
2. Jump into the job whatever the situation.
3. If there is an issue with any job please speak to line manager first then refer to CIS to see if we can resolve.
4. We expect you to be punctual for all relief jobs booked.
5. Clean whites and knives.
6. Accommodation that is provided should be looked after and left as found.
7. Sobriety Do not drink any alcohol during working hours, and please drink responsibly after shift or on time off. We do expect you to be an ambassador for CIS and all your fellow relief chefs.
8. We ask for help and loyalty from all relief chefs
9. Holidays – Ideally holidays will be taken out of season (November, January and February) in season we would suggest take up to a maximum of 4 weeks.
10. Flexibility on area and position.
11. Mobile phones – to be switched off during working hours. You can check when you are on your break.
Expectations to the chef.
1. Clear concise information is given to the chef. How many rooms? Style of menu? Covers? Accommodation – what is it? Pay frequency and on which day? Start date and time? What are the shifts? Will you get meals on duty? We stipulate min 40 hours per week over 5 days or 8 hours per day if 4 days or less.
2. Clean single accommodation is to be provided. What it is? How many people sharing with? Where is the accommodation? Tv wifi?
3. We suggest you have a suppy of P46 and timesheet that we can send over to you.
4. We will give guidance on chefs not paid issues 1. Call the establishment 2. Write to the establishment 3. Contact ACAS Tel: 0300 123 1100
5. For good loyal chefs we will try our best and keep you in work all year round.
6. Happy to undertake getting a Disclosure Scotland.
7. Ideally you will be able to come and meet at our office in Moffat.
Thanks everyone for all your hard work we really do appreciate it 😊 you’re a great bunch
First week of September and it has been a great week for relief chefs being confirmed for jobs, we have 26 jobs confirmed so far this week.
There are still 67 chefs out working all over Scotland.
We have been meeting a few more relief chefs here in Moffat, 3 this week.
If you are looking to chat about relief work or you have been meaning to come for a visit then get in touch for our availability.
There has been some excellent feed back forms passed back to us from hoteliers 😊
Some chefs we’ve booked out mid August
Tom Williams is at the Mustard Seed Restaurant in Inverness
David Jones is at HF Holidays in Dovedale
Chris Roberti is finishing at The Inn at Ardgour in Lochaber
Chris Roberti is also booked to go to Kinlochewe Hotel and Scripture Union Scotland in Aviemore
Mick Kitson was at the Glenisla Hotel near Blairgowrie
Donnie Lamont is at the Isle Ornsay Hotel along with Gary Williamson
Shaun Murray was at Saucy Mary’s in Skye
Graeme Kennedy is at Mackays Hotel in Wick
Gian Devey is booked to go back to The Woll Golf in Selkirk and to go to The Boat Inn in Aboyne
John Pickering is at The Kastille in Turriff
Sarah Pozzi is at The Milton Inn in Monifeith
Angela Richards was at The Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel in Thornhill
Mark Harvey was at The Chirnside Hall in Berwickshire
Paul Deakin is at The Links Hotel in Montrose
Thanks to you all for all your hard work and continued support
Counting the relief chefs, we still have 80 chefs out that we are billing for.
19 confirmed for the week so far, waiting on establishments to get back to confirm more today.
We are meeting chefs here in Moffat to discuss permanent and relief, for relief especially we are keen to meet all chefs we have on our books and are providing work to. Get in touch to arrange a time and day so we can check our availability.
Relief chef availability still remains very tight, but this expected for the time of year, we are unable to take any more jobs on in August.
Happy to put on from September onwards as the availability is better from then. Happy to take details if you can pay the chef weekly and provide accommodation.
Some of the chefs are not as well known to us and it may be their first relief stint with us. We will give you all the information we have, and the onus is on the employer as to whether they want to take them on or not.
A few chefs we have out working, lets go with some of the ladies 1st
Lillian Clarkson is at Archiestown Hotel
Sarah Pozzi is at The Galleon Grill in Tobermory
Sarah Jeffrey is at Murray Arms Hotel
Laura Galloway is at Orde Food Company
Sara-Jayne Moffat is at The Granary Restaurant
Angela Richards (great having you back) is booked out next week at the Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel
And some of the gents we have out working
Callum MacMichael is at The Cross Keys Hotel
Graeme Kennedy is at Mackays Hotel
Douglas Gillies is still over in Mull at the Western Isles Hotel
Patrick Johnston is at The Green Hotel
Steve Moffat is at Lomond Hills Hotel
Tim Morris is at The Deeside Inn
A very big thank you to everyone we have out, your hard work is very much appreciated 😊
Hello im Jade, im just new to Chefs In Scotland.
I have been at Chefs In Scotland for just over a week now and Im settling in well.
I have spoken too many of you throughout my last week via telephone or email.
I have lived in Moffat all my life and worked throughout many establishments in Moffat. I have worked in the catering industry for 5 years. I worked at the Black Bull hotel for just over a year back in 2012 where I later moved to The Stag Hotel for 4 years, so I have worked with many Chefs throughout my time.
I moved to the Moffat Woollen Mill in July 2017 where I worked there for a year dealing with the general public on a daily basis.
In my last week at Chefs in Scotland I have been dealing with many CV’s and references. I have been phoning many establishments and chefs to ask for references, this has helped me to get to know many of the chefs and owners/ managers who I will be working with throughout my time at Chefs In Scotland.
I am working towards taking over the chef de part and commis chef list and hope to do this in the next couple of weeks so I will be your first point of contact.
Any enquires regarding Commis chef or Chef de Partie positions please feel free to contact me at recruitment@chefsinscotland.co.uk
Hope to hear from many of you soon.
We have over 70 chefs out working as at today.
Relief is very tight as you would expect for the time of year, if you have any availability for relief work please get in touch either by email – jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk or call 01683 222830.
We are still keen to meet relief chefs here in Moffat, please get in touch to check our availability.
Jade is settling in well and getting to grips with the way chef recruitment works.
Alannah is back for a few days while Jessica takes a little time off.
Looking back over the last 6 months and how many relief chefs we have out and the amount of jobs we get confirmed, some do fall down and some hotels cancel due to filling a permanent position.
We meet with Michael once or twice per week to go over what is happening in the office, we always continue with training and going over our policies and making sure everything is up to date.
A few chefs we had booked out 6 months ago and where they are now
Gordon Wright was at the Pierhouse Hotel then went to The Cartland Bridge and was there for around 5 months
Alan Anderson was at Mackays Hotel and is now fixed up with his own work
Ally Elder was at the Ramnee Hotel and is at the Frigate in Ullapool
Paul Sellers was booked at the Hall Garth this job was cancelled he is currently at the Royal an Lochan Hotel
Michael Njoroge was at the Gathering Place Bistro and is now at the Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch
Mark Bellingham was at The Springkell and has taken a seasonal position at The Harris Hotel
Stuart MacColl was at The Cairngorm Hotel and has just started at Y not bar and grill
Zander Yule was at La Piazza and just finished at the Old Manor Hotel
John Taylor was at The Cartland Bridge Hotel and has just finished at Y Not bar and grill
Cameron Brown also at The Cartland Bridge Hotel just finished a 6 month stint
Gary Williamson was at the Four Seasons hotel in St Fillans and is currently at the Isle Ornsay Hotel
Stuart Palmer was at Scripture Union and still helps out now and again
Johan Sikkema was at Muckrach Lodge and is now at the Carrbridge Kitchen
Ed Stankaitis was at the Caley Sample Room and is currently at Archerfield Golf
Sarah Jeffrey also at the Caley Sample Room and is at the Murray Arms Hotel
David Young was at The Pentlandview Care Home and has just started at Cringletie House Hotel
Thanks all for all your hard work and support 😊
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