Head Chef

I am recruiting for a high-end, luxury catering company situated in Dunkeld.

We serve everything from private dinners for two to weddings up to 150 covers and everything in between. This is not mass catering just very good quality, local produce done well.

We are currently looking for a head chef to join this family owned business to work directly with our full-time events manager. Ideally you will have good quality experience as well as experience of volume and bespoke catering.

This a flexible position as some weeks may be fewer days according to the demands of the business.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with an up-to-date CV and reference details quoting 8257

Yes in front of house and housekeeping

I am looking for head chef candidates for a luxury Scottish cruise company. We are looking for 3 chefs to join the crew for the 2019 season starting in April and working until October.

Departing from Oban.

You will be a reliable, teamplayer who has good planning and organisational skills.

The chef will have free reign on the menu where everything is cooked from scratch including fresh breads, local fish, seafood and game.

Serving up to 12 covers for all meals plus 4 crew.

All uniforms are provided and laundered.

You will work in rotation either 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off or 2 weeks on, 1 week off.

Would suit chefs who have some quality background and ideally you will have some marine experience although this is not essential.

Must be able undertake a medical, have a food hygiene certificate and be happy to undergo basic survival training.

Interviews will take place in Dunoon.

These positions are available from April for the right candidates.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your most up-to-date CV and recent, contactable reference details quoting 8255.

Possible

The Mosset Tavern is situated in Forres on the Moray Firth.

We are an independent family pub and dining room that care about our team so that they can care about our guests. We've a strong reputation for everything we do and we learn from our mistakes without recrimination.

We are everyone's local so we look after our guests at lunches, dinners, bar suppers, weddings and funerals too. We have long lasting relationships with our guests.

We are looking for a talented and proven head chef that can excite our brigade and guests. We have an already successful formula but we believe we can take it to the next level by streamlining our offering with more exciting and compelling dishes. We have invested over 100k in our kitchen with great equipment and use of of space.

Our new leader must be ready to help change the way we work in the kitchen with best practice, training and recognition and help lead us to a 4 day working week for our chefs.

Food that is simpler, fresher and wow's our guests.

The head chef will responisbilty of all aspects of the back of house operation.

Food margin, food safety and EHO compliance

email to Gordon Brailsford Owner

We can make available a suitable role

I am recruiting a small 10 bedroom hotel situated in Ballater. After a 3 year refurbishment project we are looking for a head chef to join our team and launch the food operation from our newly renovated kitchen.

We are looking for a head chef who is looking to make a name for themselves and put their own stamp on the hotel. You will be in charge of menu design using lots of the fresh local produce that the area has to offer.

Not necessarily going to be aiming for rosettes and fine dining just good local produce cooked from scratch.

This is an exciting time to join as we relaunch the hotel.

You will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the kitchen including staff recruitment and training, ordering, stock control and health and safety and hygiene.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV and contactable work references to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland quoting 8249.

Willing to consider work in reception, waiting or housekeeping

The Grampian Hotel is a small family run hotel situated in Keith, situated 50 miles from Aberdeen and 55 miles from Inverness.

We are looking for a reliable sole chef to join our stable and friendly team.

As sole chef you will take over the day-to-day running of the kitchen including stock control, health, safety and hygiene and ordering.

Working mainly on your own with a kitchen porter at the weekend when busy.

This position is available from the beginning of November for the right candidate.

Please send your CV to admin@grampianhotelkeith.com

Possibly in the bar

The Kilted Kangaroo is a busy restaurant situated in Stirling.

We are looking for a head chef to join our stable team, this may suit a sous chef looking for their first head chef role.

You will be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen with the support from 6 other chefs.

Cooking simple good quality bar meals to a nice standard.

This position is available from the 1st November but wiould take someone sooner if they were available.

Please apply to Andrew Mitchell Owner, with a copy of your updated CV and references

Possible depending on their experience

We are looking for an energetic and passionate head chef for a recently taken over hotel on Orkney.

The ideal candidate will have experience at head chef level and implementing their own menus, building a team and the ability to control the budget of the kitchen.

The head chef will create and build their own menu and team to bring the hotel up to the next level over time.

Orkney is a beautiful place to live and was voted the 2nd most desirable place to live in the UK.

Orkney is a very community based set of islands and it is the ideal place to bring up a family.

Would suit a couple.

The position is available immediately for the right candidate.

Please send an up to date CV with reference details to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland quoting reference number 8225

Yes there are Front of house, housekeeping and reception positions.

I am recruiting a head chef for a professional kitchen in the heart of Glasgow.

It is a well established restaurant with an owner who has been in the trade for over 40 years.

The right candidate will be a well experienced professional with a great attitude towards their work and the kitchen team.

You will be responsible for the day to running of the kitchen.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career working in a quality kitchen with a close knit team and hands on owner.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Please send a copy of your most up to date CV and reference details quoting 8224 to Jessica Huntley, permanent recruitment manageress.

Yes possibly front of house depending on experience

Inspired Hotels are looking for an exceptional Hotel Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef for the Bridge of Cally Hotel near Blairgowrie, Perth-shire.

The Bridge of Cally has 18 exceptional quality 3-star bedrooms, a busy Inspired Signature restaurant and lounge bar.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate that can help us continue to grow our excellent food offering and reputation.

The following credentials are required: -

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef Experience is essential.
• Good commercial awareness.
• A proven track record in consistent quality
• High standards, eye for detail and presentation
• Highly committed
• Ability to work within a small Team.
• Be fully hands on and lead from the front.
• Excellent people management skills with Team spirit.
• Be fully flexible in your working approach.
• An ability to work to under pressure.
• Must have basic food hygiene certification.
• Experienced with HACCP and todays mandatory food safety legislation.
• Food GP % and Budget focused.
• Stock control.
• An ability to work to deadlines.
• References essential.

Please respond in the first instance by email to: Jamie Oliphant, General Manager jamie@inspiredhotels.co.uk

Possible

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.

Please apply with an up to date CV and reference details to Alastair at jobs@calahotels.com

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