Bay Café Lead Chef - Shift Leader

Auchrannie Resort; Brodick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Auchrannie Resort on the Isle of Arran seeks a capable and passionate Chef to join the kitchen team at Bay Café by Auchrannie, capable of running the fast-paced kitchen and shifts when the Resort Executive Chef is absent.

You will work with the café/resort management team to lead the kitchen during allocated shifts, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented consistently, while maintaining safety, efficiency and a calm working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a busy kitchen using fresh ingredients.
• Ability to prepare and cook high-quality dishes to standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during allocated shifts, organizing tasks and ensuring service runs efficiently.
• Prepare, cook and present café dishes consistently following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Delegate duties and provide guidance to team members.
• Support and supervise junior staff; ensure food safety and allergen procedures are followed.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with receiving deliveries and inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and equipment.
• Communicate with front-of-house about orders, dietary requirements and availability.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and contribute to a positive working environment.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Chef de Partie

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Team supervision

Job description

Auchrannie Resort on the Isle of Arran seeks a capable and passionate Chef to join the kitchen team at Bay Café by Auchrannie, capable of running the fast-paced kitchen and shifts when the Resort Executive Chef is absent.

You will work with the café/resort management team to lead the kitchen during allocated shifts, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented consistently, while maintaining safety, efficiency and a calm working environment.