Head Chef

I am looking for a head chef for a small, privately owned and run, 20 bedroom hotel 35 miles to the West of Aberdeen near Aboyne.

Serving very good quality bar meals during the day and a la carte meals in the evening. Lots of the produce is sourced locally and is a good area for foraging during the right seasons. We also serve lots of game where possible.

Looking for a reliable head chef who can work with the owners to maintain the day to day running of the kitchen including stock control, health safety and hygiene, ordering and menu planning.

The chef will have full reign over the menu and the kitchen.

Would suit either a strong sous chef looking to step up or an experienced head chef looking for a better work-life balance as you will be finished by 9.30pm most evenings at the latest.

We are closed over Christmas every year.

This would suit a couple and there could be opportunities for more responsibility down the line in the form of a profit share or a lease. Open to discussions.

This position is available from the end of January as the establishment will re-open in February.

Please apply to Chefs In Scotland quoting 8426

Yes would suit a couple and there is work in front of house, house-keeping and possibly a more managerial role

Grantown East is a brand new heritage centre situated near Grantown on Spey, which is 35 miles south east of Inverness.

A completely refurbished centre which has a 60 seater restaurant and an open kitchen.

There is a state of the art kitchen with a hand built woodfired pizza oven where you will be producing homemade pizzas from scratch using fresh, good quality ingredients.

We are looking for a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef to join our team.

You will have all round experience in not just food preparation but also stock control, managing a small team of staff, training etc…

An excellent opportunity for a chef to make a name for themselves.

Please apply with an updated CV and reference details

Yes depending on experience but there are lots of options

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

We are looking for either a strong sous chef or head 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 the end of January 2019

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

potentially yes

The Kitchen Brasserie is a vibrant, energetic City Centre restaurant with a strong focus on the growth and development of our team members.

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our busy kitchen team.

You will be in charge of the day to running of the kitchen which included rotas, training junior staff members, ordering, stock control, health & hygiene.

Weekly changing menus allow our chefs flexibility and the stage upon which they can display their individual flare and passion for exceptional food.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Christine Robertson, with an up-to-date CV and reference details.

Possibly front of house

A rare opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward thinking Head Chef to join our management team and lead the kitchen brigade in maintaining high standards of food.

The successful candidate will have experience of running high volume kitchens with banqueting along with Restaurant and Café Bar operations.

The Cairndale Hotel has 91 bedrooms, Reivers Restaurant seats up to 100 covers and we offer banqueting for up to 250 with further smaller dining rooms available. We also have the Forum cafe bar as well as further opportunities to develop the food operation.

Leading an established brigade, you will have a proven track record of maintaining GP%, robust kitchen management with HACCP knowledge along with excellent food standards. All of this will be maintained with an ability to train and motivate the team whilst ensuring the laid down wage percentage in place.

In return we offer a competitive salary package along with benefits of working with one of Dumfries’s leading family run businesses.

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please apply to Janet Wallace Manager with your updated CV and reference details

Possibly depending on experience

I am recruiting for a 4* hotel situated 35 miles north-west of Glasgow which has 2 rosettes for the food. Looking for a head chef to lead and manage the team of this very busy operation.

You will be in control of the day-to-day running of the kitchen including health, safety and hygiene and all relevant paperwork, management and recruiting of the team, ordering, management of functions as well as being hands on in the kitchen.

Looking for a chef who has longevity and stability in their CV and who is looking to continue this in their career.

The hotel does 150 weddings a year and we would need someone who is capable of co-ordinating this although they do have a banqueting chef.

There are various menus including a la carte and market menu and would ideally like a chef who is experienced in cuisines from across the world as well as predominately Scottish cuisine.

Must be a driver due to the location of the establishment.

This position is available now and is a permanent all year round position.

Please apply to Chefs In Scotland via email with your most current, up-to-date CV and recent references quoting 8387.

No

I am recruiting a head chef for an extremely busy 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 8386 to Chefs In Scotland

Yes possibly front of house depending on experience

We are getting lots of head chef positions registered starting in the next few weeks and coming months as far ahead as April 2019.

Positions can be anywhere in Scotland and vary in food style and quality from 3AA rosette to fresh, bistro and private chef work.

Most of our jobs are in rural Scotland including Skye, highlands, west coast, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Borders and Orkney.

We would also look to meet chefs looking for work to discuss permanent positions subject to our availability.

If you want to let me know your availability or are already registered email me your most up to date CV, ideally with contact details of recent work references.

Please email in CV to Jessica@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting HEAD2019 and I will be in touch to get you registered.

very often yes in housekeeping, front of house and kitchen

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 Chefs In Scotland with your most up-to-date CV and recent, contactable reference details quoting 8371.

Possible

The Albert Hotel is a well established 3 star hotel in the heart of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital with a population of 8000.

Looking for a Head Chef to join the stable team. You will play a big part in rolling out a restaurant menu featuring the best of local produce including world famous Orkney beef and seafood.

There is also a busy trade in the bar serving high quality bar and bistro style meals.

Looking for someone with a good eye for detail and the ability to produce appetising and imaginative dishes.

You should have a clear understanding of good health and safety practice, and the ability to control kitchen costs and maintain a good GP.

Kirkwall is a busy vibrant town with plenty to do, there is an airport and is only a short distance from ferries to mainland Scotland and has good bus links.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Dawn Flett, owner, with an up-to-date CV and reference details.

possible, front of house or housekeeping.