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One dozen placements for summer.

I have now been back at Chefs In Scotland for 3 ½ months and I have so far had 6 permanent placements.

My goal is to have at least a dozen placements by the middle of the summer.

Over Easter weekend, we were hammered with adverts and they seemed to be never ending. We were so busy that it was difficult to get a chance to do searches.

Here at the office, there are a number of procedures we go through when doing a search for a job. I am currently dealing with commis chef and chef de partie postions. We use our extensive database which has thousands of chefs on – which we update daily to mark chefs available/unavailable and any information such as what area they would ideally like to work, salary expectations etc. We also use our main trade website to advertise all positions as well as our social media.

In terms of permanent recruitment, you can have a pure advert which is apply directly to yourself or we can do the search for you.

I can help you with any advice on what salary to offer, accommodation queries or any other questions that you may have to ensure the best possible chance of finding you a chef.

I have a list which I update daily of all jobs I will be doing searches for that day and I set aside a part of my day solely to do searches.

As said before, my aim is to increase my permanent placements by at least double.

If you are looking to advertise for any commis chef or chef de partie positions or are looking for us to find a chef for you, please call our office on 0168322830 and I will do my best to help.

We are always looking for new commis chef and chef de partie candidates. If you would like to register with Chefs In Scotland, please email Alannah@chefsinscotland.co.uk and I can get you registered.

Alannah Morrison

Out and about Friday 12th May

We have 68 relief chefs out working, this is the same number as the same time last year.

We have been getting a few new relief chefs out working this year and most seem to be falling into the swing of things.

We still have all our full time relief chefs and all are working and getting booked straight out after they finish one relief job most are being asked to stay longer.

Some excellent feedback coming back from the relief references (Keep up the good work)

We have met a couple of new chefs at our office this week with more getting booked in for the next few weeks, it’s great to meet you and put a name to the face and probably the same for you too.

We are continuously calling new chefs, getting CV’s in chasing up references and then inviting to meet.

Plenty of adverts getting placed on our website also with a lot of them asking for CIS to help with the search.

If you fancy a season in the highlands and islands then please send over your CV to recruitment@chefsinscotland.co.uk if you require help with making your CV look more appealing or if you need help to write a CV then please also get in touch we are more than happy to help.

A few chefs to mention this week are

Billy Steele is still at The Carfraemill Hotel in the Borders he joined then in April 2016 and is still working away with Head Chef Eddie McDermott.

Ryan Williamson is at Burts Hotel in Melrose, this is Ryan’s 2^nd time at the hotel.

Jenny Quashie has now finished at The Mackay’s Hotel in Wick after working there for around 6 months.

Stuart MacColl is back working at the Bridge Hotel in Buttermere where he has been 5 or 6 times before.

Steve Moffat is at The old Manor Hotel in Fife, he has worked there on and off for the past few years.

Thanks again for your great work it is appreciated.

Out and About Friday 5th May

Another busy week on relief with around 60 chefs out working in Scotland and the North of England.

We are still very keen to hear from new chefs looking to do relief work – all you need to do is email a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@chefsinscotland.co.uk and we will call you and get you registered then as standard take at least 2 references.

We are also meeting new relief chefs at our office in Moffat.

Out at the moment:

In the North of Scotland

Michal Buczkowski is coming to an end at Tongue Hotel where Mark Bellingham is in his 2^nd week as Sous Chef and Gary Imlach has taken on a permanent head chef role.

Gary Imlach is currently at Eddrachillies Hotel and Restaurant.

Pawel Halicki was working with Jenny Quashie at The Mackays Hotel in Wick.

Tim Morris is in Sheildaig at Tigh an Eilean Hotel.

Mark MacCallum is in Ullapool at The Arch Inn.

David Ironside was working at Cuillin Hills in Skye.

Lillian Clarkson is at Armadale Castle in Skye.

Gareth Connelly is finishing up at Skeabost Hotel in Skye.

Andrew McMillan completed his first relief job with CIS also on Skye at the Duisdale Hotel.

Blair Mackay is back helping out Saurav Kumar at Eden Court Theatre where Stephen Kessell was for a few months.

Over on Stornoway – Kai Stutzkeitz, Lauren McConnell and Kevin MacAngus have spent time at The Caladh Inn, in Harris we have Gerry Mullen who is staying at Hotel Hebrides for the season.

Barry Richards is also new to relief and getting on well at The Station Hotel in Portsoy.

Ben Mailer was at the Coul House in Contin.

Peter Norrie was down in Aberfeldy at the Three Lemons Scott Bradley was also there for a few days last week.

Sarah Pozzi is at Killiecrankie Hotel enjoying her lovely accommodation and the beautiful scenery.

In Mull Ionel Rizea is at The Tobermory Hotel and Kevin MacAngus was doing a short stint at Mishnish.

Andras Rethi and Andrew Stott are in Northumberland at Eshott Hall.

In Dumfriesshire we have Mark Wilkinson and Yosef Shengheer at Caledonian Hotel in Dumfries and Daniel Haig at Balcary Bay.

In Northern England Stuart MacColl and Glyn Musker are at Bridge Hotel Buttermere.

There are many more I could mention but I would be here most of the day and I have relief jobs to fill.

More to come next week, hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the sunshine.

Thanks for all of your hard work and continued support.