Breakfast/Lunch Chef

Crieff Hydro Limited; Crieff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in Accommodation

A Friendly & Supportive Team

Grow with Us

Career Progression

Leadership Development

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Refer a friend initiative

Guest mention incentive

Free Meals on Shift

Wellbeing Support

Team Events & Annual Staff Party

Job summary

Crieff Hydro Hotel is seeking a Breakfast/Lunch Chef to lead kitchen operations for up to 650 guests on busy days. You will train and coach the team to deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining service standards.

You will work closely with the management team to continuously improve the offering and support the lunch crew to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Flexible hours and live-in options may be available.

Qualifications

• You’ll have previous industry experience and a qualification in professional cookery would be great.
• Demonstrate ability to work with high volumes and keep calm under pressure.
• Flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the team to prepare excellent food for up to 650 guests on busy days.
• Collaborate with management to continually improve the offering.
• Support the lunch team to ensure smooth, efficient operations during service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

High-volume cooking

Adaptability

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Be part of the family...

We’re a family business through and through – family owned, family run, with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small but all offer good food & drink, great beds and a ton of things to do.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Pretty much in the centre of Scotland, we’re set in a 900acre estate in stunning Perthshire. Home from home, we’ve been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, six restaurants and over 60 onsite activities– there really is something for everyone!

About the role

At The Hydro, the emphasis for food is on quality. We know that freshness and quality are important to our guests, so we work hard to include the best local produce and seasonal ingredients.

As Breakfast/Lunch Chef, you will motivate the team to prepare excellent food and to provide excellent service for up to 650 people on our busy days. You'll also work closely with the management team to continuously improve our offering as well as working close with the team to help train and coach them to reach their career aspirations. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the lunch team throughout lunch service to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

What we need from you

You’ll have previous industry experience and a qualification in professional cookery would be great.

Passionate about making sure every plate goes out perfectly, your enthusiasm will motivate and drive the team. You’ll be able to demonstrate your abilities in working with high volumes and keeping calm when the pressure’s on. You’ll be flexible as hours of work are variable to meet the needs of the business.

What you’ll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation– On-site housing may be available, withbills included, making your move stress‑free.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well‑being are a priority.
• Grow with Us– We invest in our people. Whether you’re looking todevelop new skillsor take thenext step in your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
• Career Progression– With multiple hotels, departments, and roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Leadership Development– Get access to ourBe A Leader programmeand develop the skills to take your career further.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoydiscounted leisure membership,30% off retail, 30% of food and drinks, plus great savings on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a friend initiative – earn a bonus up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest mention incentive – earn an extra £5 for each guest review which positively mentions you.
• Live-in Accommodation– On-site housing may be available, withbills included, making your move stress‑free.
• Free Meals on Shift– Stay fuelled and focused withdelicious staff mealswhile you work.
• Wellbeing Support– Access24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured employee assistance programme, covering mental health, financial advice, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the years and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note: This opportunitydoes not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have theright to work in the UK.