Executive Chef: Elevate Scotland’s Destination Dining

The House of Bruar; Blair Atholl; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare after 1 year service

Loyalty program for staff

Job summary

The House of Bruar is seeking an Executive/Senior Chef to take our Highlands restaurant to the next level. You will own the food, set standards, and lead a brigade to deliver exceptional quality at volume.

You will reposition or elevate our food offer, build supplier stories with Scottish producers, and front the food in press, marketing and awards submissions. A high-level, strategic chef role in a five-star operation awaits.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef, Head Chef or Culinary Director level, at a five-star standard.
• Repositioned or elevated a food offer with measurable impact (awards, press, covers, spend per head).
• Commercial literacy: ability to build and defend a business case, not just a menu.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification or willingness to obtain it immediately.

Responsibilities

• Define the food direction and translate it into menus, specs and standards.
• Lead the brigade and write training to maintain high standards at peak times.
• Oversee food cost, GP, labour, waste, stock and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial literacy

High-volume experience

Creative ability

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

The House of Bruar is seeking an Executive/Senior Chef to take our Highlands restaurant to the next level. You will own the food, set standards, and lead a brigade to deliver exceptional quality at volume.

You will reposition or elevate our food offer, build supplier stories with Scottish producers, and front the food in press, marketing and awards submissions. A high-level, strategic chef role in a five-star operation awaits.