Posted on January 16, 2026 | Start date February 16, 2026
| Salary: | £52,000 per annum, paid monthly plus tips. |
| Duration: | Permanent |
| Hours: | 45 |
| Days: | 5 days from 7 mixture of shifts |
| Holidays: | Statutory (28 days p/a) |
| Bedrooms: | 26 |
| Covers: | Lunch: 15; Dinner: up to 60; Breakfast: 52; Functions: up to 120 |
| Food type: | Restaurant and Fine Dining aiming for 2AA Rosettes |
| Full-time chefs: | 5 chefs plus kitchen porters |
| Accommodation: | Live in available if required |
| Job description: | Knipoch Hotel is a 26 bedroom hotel located 7 miles from Oban ,this is a family owned and run hotel, and part of the Sonas Hotel Collection. We are looking for a Head Chef who is experienced in managing a hotel kitchen. Ideally, this will be someone who is keen to make their mark. Responsible for managing and training the kitchen team, ordering and stock management, adhering strictly to hygiene and health and safety regulations. Key requirements for this role: · Previous experience in a similar role. · A passion for hospitality and a drive to grow and develop yourself and your team. · Fantastic communication skills. · Strong commercial acumen. What’s In It For You? 50% food discount in all our restaurants. Mental Health Exercise Heathy Eating Ongoing personal development with access to internal and external training programmes. |
| How to apply: | Please apply to Danny Docherty with your CV and references |
| Work for partners: | Yes |
| Contact details: | danny@sonascollection.com | https://knipochhotel.com/ |
| Apply online: | Submit your CV now |