Head Chef

Orange Recruitment; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Accommodation available if required

Company pension scheme

Staff meals whilst on duty

Free on-site parking

Supportive and professional working环境

The opportunity to shape and grow an:0

Job summary

Garvock House Hotel in Dunfermline is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen and elevate our dining for restaurant, weddings, and events. You will design seasonal menus, develop a dedicated team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent, high-quality food.

Join a boutique hotel renowned for hospitality, weddings, and conferences. You will manage costs, uphold HACCP standards, and work closely with management to drive the food offer to the next level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience within a hotel, wedding, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Strong financial awareness and experience managing kitchen budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Design and deliver high-quality seasonal menus.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage kitchen operations for restaurant service, weddings, and events.
• Control food costs, stock management, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and team performance.
• Work closely with management to enhance the overall guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Food safety HACCP

Menu design

Kitchen operations

Team development

Job description

Head Chef – Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline

Lead Our Kitchen. Inspire Our Team. Create Exceptional Experiences.

Garvock House Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel set within beautiful grounds in Dunfermline. Renowned for our weddings, events, restaurant dining, and warm Scottish hospitality, we are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive our food offering to the next level.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role within a busy and rewarding hotel environment.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take overall responsibility for the kitchen operation, delivering outstanding food for our restaurant, weddings, conferences, private functions, and special events. You will have the freedom to develop seasonal menus, lead a dedicated team, and make a significant impact on the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Design and deliver high-quality seasonal menus.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage kitchen operations for restaurant service, weddings, and events.
• Control food costs, stock management, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and team performance.
• Work closely with management to enhance the overall guest experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience within a hotel, wedding, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Strong financial awareness and experience managing kitchen budgets.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Accommodation available if required.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to shape and grow an exciting food operation.