Head Chef

RAD Hotel Group; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive rate (DOE)

Supportive working environment

Professional growth opportunities

Staff meals on duty

Discount across RAD venues

Job summary

RAD Hotel Group is seeking a Head Chef for the Royal Hotel in Scotland. You will lead the kitchen, design seasonal menus, manage costs, and mentor the culinary team in a vibrant hotel setting.

Join a hospitality group dedicated to quality, passion, and care for guests and people, with opportunities for professional growth across its portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality venue.
• Track record in menu design, planning, recruitment and training.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent planning, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, supporting development and maintaining a positive environment.
• Implement menus, manage stock, costs and budgets to support profitability.
• Collaborate with hotel management to ensure a superb dining experience.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Recruitment

Training

Planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Procure Wizard

Job description

Head Chef

Royal Hotel

Full-Time

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Head Chef to lead the talented culinary team at the Royal Hotel. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to oversee kitchen operations and deliver outstanding dining experiences in a welcoming and vibrant hotel environment. Join us in creating memorable moments for our guests through high-quality food and service.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels across Scotland each has its own unique personality but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation, service, quality, and presentation consistently meet high standards.
• Lead, manage, and inspire the kitchen team, supporting their development and creating a positive and motivated working environment.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety are maintained at all times.
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costs, and kitchen budgets effectively to support a profitable operation.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus that showcase fresh, high-quality, and local ingredients.
• Work closely with the wider hotel management team to ensure a consistent and exceptional dining experience for our guests.
• Support the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the kitchen team.
• Maintain a strong focus on guest satisfaction, responding positively to feedback and continually looking for ways to improve the dining experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a similar quality venue.
• A proven track record in menu design, implementation, planning, recruitment, and training.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Experience with Procure Wizard beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team.Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Effective communication at all levels.

What We'll Offer You:

• A Highly Competitive Rate (DOE)
• A supportive and dynamic working environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a leading hospitality group
• 4-weekly tips
• Uniform provided
• Birthday incentive
• Discount across all RAD Hotel Group venues, including dining, stays, spa and more!
• Staff meal on duty
• Length of service incentives