Head Chef

I am looking for an experienced Head Chef to join this 10 bedroom Inn situated on the banks of Loch Awe.

You will be in charge of the kitchen ordering, stock control, rotas, training, menu planning, ensuring health and hygiene regulations are adhered to.

A great opportunity to work with fresh local ingredients, we require a chef who shows great attention to detail.

All our food is freshly prepared on site and we work with fantastic suppliers to source local and seasonal produce where available.

There is a train station located in the village which is the Glasgow to Oban main line.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your up to date CV and reference details quoting 9641

Possible depending on their experience

I am recruiting for a small hotel situated in rural Perthshire.

Looking for a chef to join a stable and well established business who can have autonomy in the kitchen and input into menus. Looking for someone who can develop the restaurant and build a reputation.

This is a good opportunity for someone to make a name for themselves using fresh, local produce within a 50 mile radius. We are looking for someone who can come in and put their stamp on the business.

You will have full control of the kitchen including health, safety, hygiene, ordering and stock control.

Ideally you will be able to build a good reputation with the local suppliers. The hotel has a Green Tourism Award.

Suit someone who likes the outdoors including fishing, golfing, hiking and outdoor pursuits.

This position is available now for the right person.

Please apply to Jessica Huntley, Permanent Recruitment Manageress, with your updated CV and reference details quoting 9637

front of house and housekeeping available

I am recruiting for a a traditional classic Inn situated 15 minutes from Stirling in Kippen.

You will be working closely with the owner/landlords and be responsible for the smooth running of the Kitchen and team. Although we do serve some classic pub dishes we pride ourselves on a varied weekly specials menu including fresh fish dishes and unusual cuts.

We have our own Ales and a wide selection of premium drinks, as well as a well chosen but short wine list.

This position would suit a sous chef looking to move up and take on their first head chef position.

Country pub of the year finalist 2019 and number 5 in top 15 gastro pubs in Scotland.

Good opportunity for a chef to make a name for themselves.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your latest CV quoting 9634

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The Moorings Hotel in Motherwell is a 30 bedroom 3 star hotel part of the world wide company 'Best Western'.

You will be responsible for running the kitchen, ensuring all health and hygiene standards are met. Ensuring that our standards for food are met at all times and delegating tasks to junior members of the team.

You will be in charge of stock and wage control.

You will receive discount on hotels worldwide.

The positions is available now for the right person.

Please apply to Leon Quate, group Executive Chef with an up to date Cv and reference details.

Positions available in front of house or housekeeping.

The Grampian Hotel is a small family run hotel in between Aberdeen and Inverness.

We are looking for a reliable sole chef to join our team.

As sole chef you will take over the day-to-day running of the kitchen including stock control, health, safety, hygiene and oredering.

The successful candidate must be able to get on well with others and cope well under pressure.

Please send your C.V. to admin@grampianhotelkeith.com

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I am looking for a chef manager for an outdoor adventure centre situated in Northumberland, just 7 miles from the Scottish Border.

Looking for a chef who can manage a small team while providing a quality catering service to the guests, staff and visitors of the centre. This is a hands on position where you will also be responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and service of food.

You will be working to a pre-set budget so you must ensure that efficient and economic use is made of all resources. You must have good knowledge of dietary needs.

Working in a nice friendly working environment with a good stable team in place. There is a good budget for training available.

Closed over Christmas and New Year period and paid during this time off.

Would suit someone looking for a good work life balance as usually finish by 7.30pm.

All applications will be subject to a clear DBS check and references.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland quoting 9597 with your up-to-date CV and reference details

Possibly within the centre

Baxters Highland Village restaurant is situated in Fochabers which is 8 miles from Elgin.

The Baxters Highland Village offers a variety of speciality shops, stocked with a wide range of Baxters and Audrey Baxter range of food products, as well as wines and whiskies, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is a staff shop which has heavily discounted products for staff. Staff also get a 20% discount in the visitors centre.

Principal purpose of the role:
1.To work effectively with kitchen team to achieve the highest standard of food production and service
2.To help control and manage food costs in line with the budget, use ingredients in accordance with the Company’s sourcing policy and control production / portions in line with agreed specifications.
3.To aid in the achievement of the budgeted Restaurant Sales, % Gross Margin and Net Profit

4.To comply with company systems, policies, procedures, and Food Standards Agency guidelines at all times (Cook Safe etc.)

Main responsibilities:
1. Help meet and exceed company Food % Gross Margin budget
2. Learn menu/dish specifications and achieve food margins
3. Ensure all dishes are to company specification
4. Ensure all recipes and preparation requirements are met
5. Orders of food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over ordered
6. Ensure that all deliveries are checked and signed for
7. Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels and ensure readiness for service.
8. Controls, records & reports all wastage
9. Staff food policy is followed with no unauthorized food leaving the kitchen
10. Dishes are to specification with no over portioning
11. All stock is secure with no loss of stock
12. Stock rotation is followed and all store rooms/ fridges and freezers are in order.
13. Assist in monthly food stock take
14. Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements
15. Deliver the company kitchen standards as identified within the Cooksafe manual
16. Implement and ensure the company Health & Safety Policy is met at all times – this includes the training of all kitchen staff
17. Comply with & implement all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements
18. Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
29. Ensure kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
20. Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally & externally

Please apply to Andrew Tough with a copy of your updated CV and reference details.

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We are looking for relief chefs of all levels from Chef de Partie upwards to Head Chef.

Positions are all over Scotland and in the north of England also.

Places vary from small country inns and restaurants to large resorts, 4/5* hotels and AA establishments.

You must have an up to date Hygiene Certificate (please email this with CV)

We are looking to meet all our relief chefs, we will let you know our availability.

Please apply to recruitment@chefsinscotland.co.uk with an up-to-date CV and reference details quoting RELIEF 2019

We will then call you to get you registered.

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I am looking for an experienced Head Chef for a well known 3 AA Rosette Hotel in Lochaber.

You will be responsible for running the kitchen including all rotas, training of junior kitchen members, ordering, stock control and HACCP.

You will have at least 3 years experience at sous or head chef level and have good rosette experience.

Working for a company that has establishments all over the world so excellent scope for career progression.

Serving excellent quality local produce that the west coast has to offer.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with an up-to-date CV and relevant work references quoting 9555

Possible depending on experience

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 from a quality 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