CHEF

Rapidstart; Cairndow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5-day week

Ownership of kitchen

Supportive environment

Highland setting

Job summary

Rapidstart in Cairndow, Argyll, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take full control of the kitchen at a small rural hotel by Loch Fyne, with a live-in possibility.

Lead the kitchen team, create and deliver high-quality dishes, manage ordering and stock, and uphold hygiene and presentation to exacting standards.

The role is a 5-day week with a competitive salary based on experience, and offers ownership of the kitchen and a chance to shape the hotel’s Highland offering.

Qualifications

• An experienced chef with a strong background.
• Passionate about quality food and excellent presentation.
• Confident in managing a kitchen and leading a team.
• Organised and knowledgeable about ordering and stock control.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Reliable, professional and hands-on.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing a quality food offering.

Responsibilities

• Taking full control and responsibility for the kitchen
• Leading and managing the kitchen team
• Creating and delivering high-quality dishes
• Maintaining consistently high food standards and presentation
• Managing food ordering and stock levels
• Controlling food costs and minimising waste
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and effectively
• Developing and maintaining a strong, consistent food offering

Job description

Head Chef - Cairndow - Loch Fyne - Live in a possibility for the right person

Salary: Competitie Salary

Working Pattern: 5 day week

Location: Cairndow Argyll

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to take full control of the kitchen at a small rural hotel based on the shores of Loch Fyne.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently excellent food and a smooth, professional service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full control and responsibility for the kitchen
• Leading and managing the kitchen team
• Creating and delivering high-quality dishes
• Maintaining consistently high food standards and presentation
• Managing food ordering and stock levels
• Controlling food costs and minimising waste
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and effectively
• Developing and maintaining a strong, consistent food offering

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced chef with a strong background
• Passionate about quality food and excellent presentation
• Confident in managing a kitchen and leading a team
• Organised and knowledgeable about ordering and stock control
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Reliable, professional and hands-on
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing a quality food offering

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary, Depending on experience
• 5-day working week
• The opportunity to take full ownership of the kitchen
• A supportive working environment
• The opportunity to develop and shape the food offering of a popular scotish highland hotel

If you are an experienced head chef looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a kitchen and deliver great food, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and enjoys having the freedom and responsibility to run a kitchen to a high standard.