Head Chef

I am looking for a chef for a small vessel sailing around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Departing from Oban they will be sailing around the Isle of Skye, Isle of Jura, stopping off at other scenic points along the way.

Looking for a chef who can confidently work in the kitchen themselves and produce quality food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner you must be good at time management. Ideally looking for someone who can be an all rounder as helping with light cleaning in the morning is needed. You must have a level 2 hygiene certificate and pass a medical examination before boarding the vessel.

Each individual booking on the vessel can last for either 5 or 11 nights depending on the availability. You will get 48 hours between each cruise, this time should be used for food shopping for the vessel and general preparations for the next guests arriving.

This is an exciting opportunity to do something different for the season, you are able to mingle with the guests whilst exploring the beautiful sights of Scotland.

They have their first booking on the 28th of April so they would ideally like the chef to be on the vessel as of the 20th of April to get settled in and prepared for the guests arriving.

Please apply with an up to date Cv and reference details to Jessica@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting 8919

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I am looking for a seasonal Head Chef for an award-winning seafood restaurant on a stunning Island off the West Coast of Scotland, around 2.5 hours from Glasgow.

One of the most beautiful Hebridean Islands greeted by stunning beaches, the most crystal clear blue waters and stunning scenery.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in all aspects of running a small but busy Kitchen, and the ability to meet the needs as well as local clientele.

You will have a passion for using fresh, quality ingredients as well as fresh local produce with a sound knowledge of cooking seafood. You will have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude and excellent people management skills to get the best out of a small kitchen brigade of 3, keeping them motivated and ensuring excellent attention to detail.

You will demonstrate good stock control along with keeping up to date with all health and hygiene legislation and taking responsibility for the kitchen, along with ensuring all health and safety requirements are met is essential.

This position is available from late March through until mid September.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with a copy of your CV and references details. Quoting 8917

Yes in front of house or kitchen porter

Kincraig Castle Hotel is a highly acclaimed, family owned 4 AA star Country House Hotel with an award-winning Rosette Restaurant located near Invergordon, approximately 22 miles from the capital of the Highlands, Inverness.

We wish to appoint a talented, passionate and self-motivated Head Chef who has a proven track record and possesses the necessary experience to take our Food & Beverage business to the next level and enhance our existing reputation.

An ability to communicate freely and effectively are essential qualities as we are a small team with a huge passion for delivering amazing food and excellent service.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Extensive 2 Rosette experience.
• A strong work ethic and an ability to lead and motivate the team in a harmonious working environment.
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to participate in of our Management Team to ensure collective responsibility for exceeding our guests’ expectations and meeting our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• An ability to create exciting Menus, which change seasonally and are varied to suit our discerning resident leisure guests, resident corporate guests and local non-resident guests, using fresh, Scottish produce.
• A passion to prepare delicious food to meet the highest standards using fresh local ingredients and a commitment to monitor the quality of the finished dishes to ensure they exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Extensive Wedding banqueting experience.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure close cooperation and mutual respect among all staff across all departments.
• An ability to prepare Weekly Staff Rotas, which ensure effective cover for all shifts and the fair distribution of the kitchen workload.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen.

Please apply to Ray Grant, owner, with a copy of your updated CV and reference details.

Possible depending on their experience - front of house or housekeeping

The hotel has recently been taken over by new owners and we are looking to carry on the traditional feel the Kirkcudbright Bay is well known for.

We are looking for a seasonal head chef that can take over our small yet busy kitchen.

A Small but very busy town centre hotel, with a growing reputation for excellence, looking for a Head Chef to maintain and expand on our current trading levels.

We pride ourselves on offering our guests great quality fresh food in a comfortable and relaxed environment with a focus on fresh fish dishes.

We aim to continue expanding our current trading levels, while maintaining quality and service.

As the Head chef you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. Serving the quality meals we are known for whilst working alongside the new owners to create menu's.

Perfect for someone who loves the outdoors as there is plenty hillwalking around. Also a lovely golf course and sea fishing.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Lisa Sharman with an up to date Cv and references.

Casual would be available for a partner e.g bar work, waitressing.

Ullinish Lodge is a 6 bedroom 5 star lodge situated in Struan, 12 miles from Portree Isle of Skye.

We are looking for an experienced head chef with 2 - 3 AA Rosette background.

You will be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen, looking after all orders, stock control, menu planning using the best of local produce that's on offer and health and hygiene.

You will be joining a small, relaxed, friendly team.

The lodge is in a rural but beautiful area on Skye so a driver is preferred but not essential.

This would suit a couple, we have front of house and house keeping available.

The position is available now for the right candidate

Email your up-to-date CV to Pam or Brian

Yes - front of house and house keeping

I am recruiting for a luxurious boutique and busy hotel located just off Princes Street in the city centre of Edinburgh.

Looking for a head chef who can manage and look after the day-to-day running of the three, soon to be four, dining outlets that this hotel has. This includes a gourmet grill restaurant, an informal bar which is serving a more traditional offering, a pan-Asian light bites menu served from the gin bar and also a private dining area.

The focus is on provenance and seasonality when it comes to the food in the hotel and it is all made fresh, in-house. Looking for someone who has excellent organisational skills as well as fresh volume experience.

You will be hands on in the kitchen but also will be responsible for managing the team of 23 chefs plus kitchen porters including all of the relevant paperwork for this and the various restaurants.

This position is available from the end of the month but we are happy to wait for the right person as there will be a handover with our current head chef who is staying within the company.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your up-to-date CV and reference details quoting 8894

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I am looking for a head chef for a small family-run restaurant situated a 5 minute drive from Inverness. Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Caledonian Canal.

You will be working mostly on your own and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Serving lots of fresh local produce including lots of fresh fish and seafood such as halibut and langoustine. Working in a small team everyone all works together to help eachother.

Lovely place to work and spend the summer season.

This position is available from the beginning of May until the end of September and you will be paid an end of season bonus on completion of working the season.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your current CV and 2 contactable work references quoting 8892

Possibly depending on experience

Family run business (3 hotels) now relaunching refurbished Royal Hotel in the historic harbour town of Stromness, Orkney, where we also operate the award winning Ferry Inn.

Great opportunity to be in from the start.

Full time permanent role possible.

Wonderful island produce for meals into 40 cover steakhouse style lounge bar plus 26 cover a la carte restaurant, function room for weddings/parties/festival events.

Busy season ahead with high earning opportunity.

Available from the middle of April until the middle of October.

email garethcrichton@btinternet.com

Yes, recruiting full kitchen team, also front of house, bar and housekeeping

The Western Club is a contemporary yet classic restaurant situated on Royal Exchange Square in the city centre of Glasgow.

We are looking for a head chef to join our team. You will have full reign over the kitchen and will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the kitchen including health and safety and hygiene, stock control, menus, rotas and ordering.

Looking for someone with a creative flare who is looking to progress in their career.

Great opportunity for someone to make their mark on the kitchen in this premium location.

This position is available now although we would be happy to wait for the right person.

Please apply to Lorenzo Menghini, Director, with your up-to-date CV and reference details

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A great opportunity to join the culinary team at Portavadie, Scotland`s most up and coming resort.

We are looking for strong chef to join our team.

An excellent opportunity to be part of a growing company.

We have 3 restaurants and have just achieved 2 AA Rosettes for the Marina restaurant and Bar.

Recent multimillion expansion to include award winning spa and leisure facilities.

The produce we are working with is among the best in the world from diver caught Loch Fyne Scallops to Gigha Halibut to the Venison locally sourced from the hills of Argyll you will be working with the very best produce.

Why not take advantage of our many Portavadie benefits, spend your down time in the gym or taking a swim in our outdoor heated infinity pool!

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please email your current CV to Liam Murphy Executive Chef please CC Iain@portavadie.com

potentially yes