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Head Chef, Upmarket Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Inverness-shire

Posted on June 27, 2025 | Start date July 15, 2025

Salary:Up to £45k per annum paid monthly, plus 6 x £400 GP related bonuses annually
Duration:Permanent
Hours:minimum 40 hours per week
Days:5 from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Lunch: 20-100; Dinner: 140; Breakfast: n/a
Food type:Steakhouse classics - all fresh
Full-time chefs:6 + KPs
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

The restaurant has a great reputation within the city for delivering an excellent offering of locally sourced steaks and seafood. As the Head Chef you'll be responsible for the day to day operations within the busy kitchen. Experience with meat, game and seafood cookery will be essential, and you must be confident working to a generous GP target.

The salary on offer is negotiable for the right candidate, but competitive within the local market. You'll be leading a team of hard working and talented chefs, and there's a good work life balance available. The company is part of a small local group and you'll receive plenty of support and perks.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior manager to join a growing company with genuine opportunities for progression and development.

How to apply:

Apply with an up to date CV quoting 16544 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:Ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk | chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, Relief - 4 bedroom Hotel, Grampian

Posted on June 26, 2025 | Start date July 30, 2025

Salary:£23/hr paid weekly
Duration:Permanent
Hours:Minimum of 40 per week
Days:5 days from 7 - mixture of shifts
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:4 bedrooms
Covers:Lunch: to 20; Dinner: to 50
Food type:Traditional Scottish Pub Food - using fresh local produce
Full-time chefs:2 chefs plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Private room with shared facilities. TV & WiFi available
Job description:

I am looking for a relief head chef 30th July to 3rd August for a hotel in Methlick

The hotel is a 4 bedroom hotel. Serving good quality homemade bar food for up to 70 covers per day.

Working hours will be a minimum of 8 hours per full day mixed shifts.

Brigade of 2 chefs plus kitchen porters.

Accommodation is a single room with shower room across the hall. With TV and Wifi.

The rate of pay is £23 per hour paid weekly

They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to you completing your work stint.

How to apply:

Please get in touch quoting RELIEFHEADAberdeenshire

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk | chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, Relief - Busy restaurant - Portree, Skye and Lochalsh

Posted on June 26, 2025 | Start date July 1, 2025

Salary:£23 per hour paid monthly with weekly advances
Duration:Permanent
Hours:minimum 8 hours per day
Days:6 days - mixture of shifts
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Dinner: 350 + covers over lunch and dinner
Food type:Pub Classics
Full-time chefs:2 chefs
Accommodation:own room is staff accommodation
Job description:

I am looking for a relief Head Chef for a busy restaurant in Portree

Starting 1st July to 15th July

Pub classics 350+ covers per day over lunch and dinner.

brigade of 2 chefs plus kp.

Accommodation is available

£23 per hour paid monthly with weekly advances

Return travelling expenses are paid upon completion of the agreed stint.

Working a minimum of 8 hours per day Mixed shifts.

How to apply:

Please quote RELIEFPortree

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, Seasonal - Luxury estate, Sutherland

Posted on June 25, 2025 | Start date August 10, 2025

Salary:£18.50/hr paid monthly
Duration:Seasonal
Hours:35
Days:5 days from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:8 Lodges
Covers:Lunch: 12(packed lunches); Dinner: 12 (plated/family style); Breakfast: 12
Food type:Rustic home cookery
Full-time chefs:1 + cover for days off
Accommodation:Live in Private room with shared facilities, TV & Wifi
Job description:

This is a luxury estate in the heart of Sutherland, looking for a seasonal Chef to join for the peak season. You'll be assisting a team of proactive and professional estate staff in taking care of the guests during their stay.

There's a competitive salary on offer along with great perks, including a pension contribution of 20%, all inclusive accommodation on site, complimentary activities during your time off and plenty of online perks and discounts.

This is one of the most prestigious estates in Sutherland, and is in a remote location. Return travel expenses will be paid upon completion of the agreed upon stint.

How to apply:

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref16527 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

No

Contact details:Ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk | chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, Relief - Busy hotel - Blairgowrie, Perthshire

Posted on June 24, 2025 | Start date July 2, 2025

Salary:£23 per hour paid weekly
Duration:Seasonal
Hours:minimum 40 hours per week
Days:5 days from 7 mixture of shifts
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:90
Covers:Lunch: up to 50; Dinner: up to 80; Breakfast: up to 120; Functions: 180
Food type:A la carte, TDH and afternoon teas
Full-time chefs:3-4 chefs plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Self catering apartment available
Job description:

I am looking for a relief Head Chef for a busy hotel in Blairgowrie.

Starting on the 2nd of July and working until the end of service on the 18th of July

90 bedroom hotel serving A la carte, TDH and afternoon teas. Breakfasts to 120, lunches to 50. Dinners 80 and coach parties to 180 and tribute nights 120-180

Working hours will be a minimum of 40 hours per week over 5 days, mainly straight shifts.

They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to you completing your work stint.

Accommodation is a self catering apartment

How to apply:

Please apply quoting RELIEFBlairgowrie to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, The Fat Pheasant Newton, Edinburgh and Lothians

Posted on June 23, 2025 | Start date July 10, 2025

Salary:£40,000 per annum ,paid monthly - tips and service charge - meals on duty
Duration:Permanent
Hours:140 - 160 hours per month
Days:3.5/4 days per week (Thursday is a prep day)
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:
Food type:High end BBQ style Restaurant (looking to devlope on current menu) - Serving food Friday to Sunday - Covers 30 - 80 per day
Full-time chefs:Sole plus a kitchen porter
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

The Fat Pheasant in Newton to the north of Edinburgh is a busy restaurant with a good reputation for food.

We looking for a Head Chef to take charge of the day to day running of the kitchen; cooking, ordering, health and hygiene and also to have input into the menus.

A relaxed working environment, looking to expand on currently menu, with a little more flair and develop themed dinners.

Strong front of house team to support

Situated in a central location

We serve food only on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday we have a prep day on Thursday.

A good work life balance working 3.5/4 days per week

You will have chargrill experience

The position is available from 10th July for the right candidate

How to apply:

Please apply to Karina Bowlby, with your up to date CV and details of relevant, recent work references

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:info@fatpheasant.co.uk | www.fatpheasantnewton.co.uk
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Head Chef, Beach-front Cafe / Bistro, Inverness-shire

Posted on June 20, 2025 | Start date July 1, 2025

Salary:£40k per annum + bi monthly £400 bonus & tips
Duration:Permanent
Hours:45 hours per week with any overtime back in lieu
Days:5 from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Lunch: up to 100; Dinner: up to 200; Breakfast: up to 50 (breakfast chef in place); Functions: n/a
Food type:Coastal inspired elevated bistro
Full-time chefs:5 +KPs, up to 7 in Peak season
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

I'm looking for an experienced Head Chef for this seafront bistro. There's a good team in place and temporary accommodation available for the right candidate. The company offers excellent perks including free coffee across all establishments and an achievable GP related bonus.

You must be comfortable with working within a larger company and reporting to directors, however you'll be responsible for your department and largely offered autonomy over menus and the running of the kitchen.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and motivate your team will be essential.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16165 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

Yes

Contact details:chefsinscotland.co.uk

Head Chef, Cringletie House Hotel, Borders

Posted on June 19, 2025 | Start date June 20, 2025

Salary:up to £40,000 per annum
Duration:Permanent
Hours:40 hours per week
Days:5 days a week
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:15
Covers:Lunch: quiet, busier Sundays; Dinner: up to 40; Breakfast: up to 28; Functions: 50 - 75 - 1 or 2 functions a week
Food type:High quality seasonal menu. 2 AA Rosette dining
Full-time chefs:4 full time (5 in busy months) plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Own room in shared staff house including all bills & Wi-Fi - part of package
Job description:

Cringletie is an historic 28-acre estate featuring a luxury hotel, 2 AA Rosette restaurant and landscaped grounds located near
Peebles. A member of Luxury Scotland, the business enjoys an excellent reputation among regular guests for high quality food and service.

Applications are how invited from experienced hospitality professionals to head up our kitchen brigade.

This would suit an aspiring Sous Chef realy to take the next step in their career

Predominantly straight shifts, our dinner service ends at 9.00 p.m. so it’s usually a relatively early finish.

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, will be offered along with other benefits including gratuities, uniforms, meals on shift and generous discounts at Cringletie and other Luxury Scotland hotels.
Live-in accommodation available if required.

Given our location, own transport is essential for colleagues living out. Cringletie is a 10 minute drive to Peebles, 15 minutes to Penicuik and 35 minutes to Edinburgh

How to apply:

Please apply to Victoria Palmer, General Manager, with an up-to-date CV and reference details

Work for partners:

Possible

Contact details:gm@cringletie.com | www.cringletie.com/
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Head Chef, Busy all fresh city centre daytime venue with occasional evening functions, Edinburgh and Lothians

Posted on June 17, 2025 | Start date June 25, 2025

Salary:£40,000 per annum plus £6-8k in service charges paid monthly
Duration:Permanent
Hours:44
Days:5 days from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Lunch: 350; Breakfast: 130; Functions: 30 - 330 depending on style (plated or standing buffet etc)
Food type:All fresh cafe and scottish classics
Full-time chefs:5 + kitchen porters
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

This busy high quality landmark venue is looking for staff to strengthen their management team. You'll be joining a family owned business with a forward thinking mentality. Utilising exceptional ingredients sourced seasonally from local producers.

The venue operates from 9-6 each day, so most shifts will be daytime hours. They do however cater to functions in the evening, so there will be occasional late finishes.

There's currently a Head Chef in place and you'll be sharing duties. There are many moving parts and the team are aware that there needs to be more support in order to achieve consistency over the seven day operation. They're also adding two Sous Chefs to bolster the management team going forward.

The Venue is in the city centre within walking distance of Waverley station and bus links.

How to apply:

Please send an up to date CV with 2 contactable references quoting ref#16486 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

Possibly

Contact details:chefsinscotland.co.uk

Head Chef, An Talla Mor - Eighteen Twenty - Portree, Skye and Lochalsh

Posted on June 12, 2025 | Start date June 13, 2025

Salary:Hourly rate negotiable - paid monthly with tips
Duration:Permanent
Hours:40 - 50 hours per week
Days:5 days from 7 mixture of shifts
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Dinner: 350 + covers over lunch and dinner
Food type:Pub Classics
Full-time chefs:3 chefs
Accommodation:Various options available - driver essential
Job description:

An Talla Mòr 1820 is situated in a newly converted church building in central Portree.

We are looking for a an experienced Head Chef to join our team

Duties will include - menu planning, training junior members of staff, rotas. ordering, stock rotation, health safety and hygiene

You must have good volume experience working in a fast paced kitchen.

Portree is a busy town with lots to do on days off.

This position is available now for right candidate

How to apply:

Please email CV and references

Work for partners:

Possible

Contact details:antallamor@gmail.com
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