Head Chef

The Cults Hotel; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Staff meals

Discount on bill

Immediate start

Salary plus tips

Training courses

Team environment

Company cares about you

Job summary

The Cults Hotel in Cults, Aberdeen is recruiting a passionate Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, inspire the brigade and deliver exceptional dining using local produce.

You will work closely with owners and managers to drive profitability while maintaining the highest standards; previous Head Chef experience essential, with a hands-on leadership style and commitment to developing the team.

Qualifications

• Head Chef level experience essential, minimum 2 years.
• Experience in a similar operation preferred.
• Strong commitment to developing the team and advancing the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen, manage all aspects and ensure profitability.
• Inspire the brigade and maintain the highest standards of food quality.
• Work closely with owners and General Manager on menu, costs and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Staff development

Calm under pressure

Job description

With our new venue launching we are recruiting for apassionate and dedicated Head Chefwith the vision and drive to lead a busy kitchen. We are looking for someone who is a leader, who will inspire their team to work together to create exceptional dining experiences using high-quality, local produce.As Head Chef, you’ll manage all aspects of the kitchen, working closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef and owners to ensure profitability while maintaining the highest standards. Calm under pressure, you’ll lead by example, motivating your team with your passion, professionalism and experience. We want you to build and develop a brigade of like-minded individuals who care about not only what they are serving, but the environment in which they are working.

Volume is key here, we are a busy group and there is no time for someone wanting to watch from the sidelines. We are hands on, from ownership to operations and being a nice person matters. You will work directly with the owners to grow the business, we want to build a family and want you to be part of it!

Previous Head Chef level experience is essential, (minimum 2 years) ideally within a similar style operation. We highly value enthusiasm, the right attitude (probably the number one criteria!) and a commitment to team development and progressing the business to the next level.

A LITTLE ABOUT - The Cults Hotel

A privately owned boutique hotel situated in the picturesque village of Cults, The Cults Hotel boasts 15 bespoke bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant, function suites and garden room as well as "local favourite", The Pub. Open seven days a week, The Cults Hotel will be launching a new Italian inspired eatery boasting an open pizza oven, as well as operating two function rooms and a breakfast restaurant for hotel guests.

A LITTLE ABOUT US..

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• A competitive salary and full contract
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)
• Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)
• Salary plus Tips
• Staff meals
• Fantastic team and work environment
• A business who cares about you
• Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!
• Salary dependent on experience, plus tips and targeted bonus scheme (following probation period.)

Compensation: Competitive salary