Head Chef

Set in the beautiful west coast, Creagan Inn is preparing to reopen for the 2021 season under new ownership and full of enthusiasm for the year ahead. We hope to bring to our team someone with a passion for the amazing fresh produce that Scotland has to offer and the ability to work with us to create an exciting menu incorporating that as well as keeping an eye on current trends to keep the offering vibrant.

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to help us take our new venture forward post-lockdown.

The successful candidate will have 3 years experience in a similar role and will be responsible for: all aspects of day to day running of the kitchen; menu planning, costing and implementation; cooking and preparing high quality dishes; staff and rota management including training, delegation and shift management; all aspects of H&S and food safety legislation, paperwork and record-keeping; liaising with local suppliers to ensure quality of ingredients; ensuring food quality and excellent presentation standards are maintained consistently.

The successful candidate will have relevant Food Safety qualifications, as well as training in COSHH and HACCP and will demonstrate an awareness of and enthusiasm for food trends, as well as showing a commitment to ongoing personal development.

The salary is negotiable for the right candidate.

The position is permanent, full-time although the work is somewhat seasonal.

by email to j.nisbet@kilderkingroup.co.uk

either kitchen or front of house (bartending,floor, cleaner) available too

Lescargot Bleu is a very well known and well established restaurant in Edinburgh.

We are looking for a Head Chef to take over the day to day running of our busy and popular restaurant.

Family run restaurant striving for simple cooking a la francaise using only the best ingredients with a passion for Scottish larder, French classic and traditional cooking with finesse, all made in house including butchery and stocks, we only buy direct from farmers, breeders etc , growing from own garden.

Fresh and seasonal. The flavour and the taste in a simple way. Experience and a flair for good food is a must, with willingness and the extra mile attitude.

You will be responsible for running the kitchen with a small team of chefs.

Cooking, ordering, health and hygiene using the fantastic fresh produce which we source.

We are firm believers in provenance.

Working a 4 day week, there is great work / life balance and good holidays also.

If this is of interest, we would love to hear from you

Please apply to Fred Berkmiller with your CV

email contact@lescargotbleu.co.uk

The Douglas Arms Hotel is a privately owned and run 8 bedroom hotel in Banchory on Royal Deeside, within 10 miles of Aberdeen.
Situated in a great location.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team.

You will be in charge of running of the kitchen including all aspects such as cooking, menu planning, health and safety, ordering, and cooking.

We have recently refurbished our Restaurant bar and all our food is produced in house using fresh ingredients, we have a great reputation for our food and service locally and strive to maintain that.

This is a permanent all year round position working in a lovely part of Scotland with good amenities such as golf, walking and fishing yet close to a vibrant city.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

email Ross Hutcheon, Director, with a copy of your updated CV and reference details

Potentially depending on their experience, may suit front of house or general assistant

The Falls of Dochart Inn is a busy 14 bedroom Inn situated in Killin, 1 hour from Stirling.

Head Chef required for a seasonally busy family run inn, responsibilities of operating to a tight budget, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, designing menus and daily special boards, managing staff with the option of recruiting own team while working hands on.

Experience of working as a head chef in a busy environment is required but would consider a ambitious Sous with similar experience.

We are currently recruiting for other departments so couples would be welcome.

We currently serve 100-300 meals per day from now to October (may be permanent for the right candidate) along with our coffee shop and our newly opened smokehouse.

We are continually expanding and looking to improve so the right candidate will enjoy a challenge and be looking to progress with a realistic professional outlook.

The position is available now for the right candidate

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and reference details.

this position would suit a couple

I am looking for a Kitchen Manager for a busy New smoked and Grill Restaurant situated in Dundee.

You will manage the kitchen, rotas, orders, stock control, health safety and hygiene

Cooking simple good quality meals to a high standard.

This position is available now.

Please apply to Johanna Watson with a copy of your updated CV and references quoting 11233

Possible depending on their experience

Bridge of Orchy Hotel is a 32 bedroom 4 star Hotel situated in Bridge of Orchy just 1 hour from Fort William and 1.5 hours from Glasgow.

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

You will take charge of the day to day running of the kitchen, ordering, stock control, management and paper work, rotas, training junior chefs, health safety and hygiene.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef to make a real name for themselves.

We would look for you to have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role

We would also consider a couple - front of house, house keeping or kitchen work available

We are in a remote location but there are very good bus and train links.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Andrew Mcknight, owner with a copy of your updated CV and reference details

Yes front of house, house keeping or kitchen work available

The Baltasound Hotel is a 24 bedroom hotel situated on Unst, 2 hours 20 minutes from Lerwick on Shetland.

We are looking for a Head Chef to work for 2 - 3 months starting on the 1st June

A remote but stunning location, ideal if you love the outdoors.

(Due to Covid we're operating below capacity)

We have a good reputation for the classics and seafood.

If you're interested please call Steve on 01957 711334 or e-mail your C.V

no

The Duke of Gordon Hotel is a family owned hotel accommodating up to 120 guests in 65 bedrooms. We offer functions, weddings and conferences alongside our main restaurant for residents and bar food operation. The hotel is located in the Cairngorm National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is a very popular destination choice for golf, walking and cycling. We welcome guests from around the UK, Europe and the Americas. As well as individual guests the hotel welcomes coach groups throughout the year.

We are looking for a forward thinking Head Chef to become a member of our management team and take control of the food operation at the hotel. This hands on position requires someone with experience of working in a volume kitchen, stock ordering, rotation and control. Prospective candidates should hold a current Hygiene Certificate level 2 or higher. You must have at least 3 years’ experience at sous chef level, be able to work well with a team and in all sections of the kitchen. Working with all fresh produce, you will be responsible for the delivery of good quality dishes ensuring that standards are maintained during each service.

Please email CVs to richard@dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk or call 01405 761334.

Work could well be available for a partner should they be suitable for an available post.

Brewhemia is the largest restaurant and bar in Edinburgh based in the heart of the Old Town, adjacent to Waverley Station and offering a menu that is inspired by its unique decor and draws on the Scottish humour that embodies the venue.

As Head Chef you are an integral part of the senior management team and will oversee and manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the kitchens whilst supervising and developing the brigade.

You will have a strong background in restaurant cooking and an ability to innovate and evolve.

You will ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery as well as effective communication across all sections of the kitchens.

Your input into menu development and creation will be pivotal and ensure the quality and seasonality of dishes. An entrepreneurial flair for identifying opportunities and trends is welcomed and ideas are always considered.

You will ensure targets are met in relation to payroll and food costs and that the brigade comply with all health & safety and food policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will:

Be available to start in May
Have previous experience working in a high volume restaurant environment
Embody a love and passion for food and the ability to innovate and elevate
Be passionate about delivering high quality, seasonal food
Be able to effectively manage, motivate and lead a brigade of 20
Have the ability to develop and train a team to continuously improve
Be a clear communicator and key team member

In return the package includes:

An environment that will enable you to develop your knowledge and showcase your skills
50% staff discount on al food and drinks
Enrolment into the company pension scheme
If you are looking to further your career, work in one of the most iconic venues in the capital and take the business to the next level - apply now

Experience:

Minimum 3 years as head chef in high volume restaurant environment

Send a copy of your CV and cover letter to Daniel.wylie@clg.co.uk

The Golspie Inn is a privately run 12 bedroom hotel in the lovely coastal town of Golspie, some one hour to the north of Inverness.

We are looking for a Head Chef to take over the day to day running of our kitchen, very much a fresh start.

Opening on the 17th of May.

We have an experienced chef in place who does breakfasts and also can do some evening work.

We are also looking for a Sous Chef to join us in this exciting new venture so may suit two chefs who work together.

You will be given total autonomy in setting up the menu and there is fantastic local and seasonal produce to use from Scotland's larder including fresh seafood.

Golspie is a small town with lots do to on time off such as golfing / fishing and walking, and it has good transport connections via railway and road.

You will look after all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen such as ordering / menu planning and costing / health and hygiene / cooking and organising a small team.

Please apply to Alan Berwick with your CV and details of relevant work references

yes potentially kitchen / front of house / general assistant / house-keeping