Head Chef, Knipoch House Hotel, Argyll and the Islands

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.
Staff rates across all our hotels.
Access to Health Assured which hosts a wealth of informational tools and support across many areas including:
Financial Wellbeing

Mental Health

Exercise

Heathy Eating

Ongoing personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
A share of monthly tips split fairly across the business.
Birthday lunches with the senior team.
Free staff meals on duty.
Paid breaks.
Employee Of The Month celebrations.

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

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