Head Chef

Scotsman; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronic tips

Wagestream

Food & cinema discounts

Quarterly bonus

Hotel and apartment discounts

Perks portal access

Staff meals on duty

Flexible working

Refer a Friend

Head Office development days

Job summary

The Scotsman Group is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, delivering exceptional dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You will lead a team of chefs, develop seasonal menus, and ensure top standards of quality and safety across venues in Scotland.

Ideal candidates will have proven Head Chef or senior Sous Chef experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for locally sourced ingredients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to high food quality and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations to maintain quality and efficiency
• Lead and inspire a team of chefs and develop talent
• Create and develop seasonal menus reflecting local flavors
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Manage food costs, inventory and supplier relationships to optimise profitability

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Local ingredients

Organisational skills

Time management

People development

Job description

About Us

The Scotsman Group is Scotland's largest and most diverse hospitality group, with a collection of over 40 venues across Scotland including bars, restaurants, hotels and more.

The Role:

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. We are looking for someone with a passion for great food, strong leadership skills, and a desire to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Role Responsibilities:

• Overseeall aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Lead and inspirea team of chefs, focusing on development and continuous improvement.
• Create and developexciting, seasonal menus that reflect the unique flavors of St Andrews.
• Maintaina clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.
• Managefood costs, inventory, and suppliers to optimise profitability.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experienceas a Head Chef or a seasoned Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong leadershipand communication skills with the ability to nurture and develop talent.
• A passion forusing fresh, local ingredients and creating innovative dishes.
• Excellentorganisational and time-management skills.
• A commitmentto maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.

What We Offer:

• TRONC electronic tips - Our staff keep 100% of tips earned in venues.
• Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 30% offof food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
• Quarterly bonus payment.
• Hotel and Apartment discounts.
• Access toScotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
• Staff meals on duty.
• Flexible workingopportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Head Office Development Days