Head Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Glencoe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation nearby cottage

Tronc dividends

Job summary

Search Hospitality in Scotland seeks a Head Chef for a rosette-acclaimed hotel kitchen delivering modern Scottish dishes using local produce. You will lead a skilled brigade, shaping seasonal menus and driving excellence across the operation.

As Head Chef, you will manage day-to-day operations, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and mentor junior chefs to uphold top-tier standards within this renowned hotel environment. Accommodation is provided nearby.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Chef in a rosette operation.
• Experience leading a skilled kitchen brigade.
• Ability to manage menu costing and stock control.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations and standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations and brigade.
• Shape seasonal menus.
• Control food costs, portions, stock and waste.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety.
• Coach and develop junior chefs and porters.
• Maintain high standards in a rosette hotel setting.

Skills

Brigade leadership

Menu planning

Food cost control

HACCP / Food safety

Team coaching

Communication

Job description

£45,000 to £49,000 per year, Tronc dividend, Bonus Potential

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

31/10/2026

About this job

• Boutique Hotel Head Chef required Assist in leading this rosette acclaimed, hotel-based kitchen delivering modern Scottish dishes using local produce across the menu.

You'll take shared ownership of day-to-day culinary operations, standards and team leadership as Head Chef, working alongside a long standing General Manager, aiming for multiple accolades.

Offer details This Hotel Head Chef role is based in the Scottish Isles and comes with a starting salary of £46-49k plus tronc dividends and multiple non-monetary perks.

Head Chef accommodation comes in the form of a nearby cottage as part of the package.

The Role itself As Head Chef, part of the Hotel SMT, you will oversee all kitchen operations in this amazing property.

The role exists to ensure consistent high-quality food and service for a highly reputable operation.

You'll shape seasonal menus, work in a highly skilled brigade and maintain high standards across this highly accoladed hotel environment, managing, coaching and developing a team of junior chefs and kitchen porters within this brigade.

As a team you will assist in controlling food costs, portions, stock levels and waste to agreed budgets while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP requirements.

You, the Head Chef

Proven Senior Chef experience in a rosetted operation, is highly desirable.

Up to speed with current cuisine trends.

Experience working with multiple skilled chefs.

Ability to lead, motivate and organise the brigade in a quality environment.

Strong skills in menu creation, costing, stock control and waste management.

Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP.

Positive, "can do" attitude with excellent communication and a hands-on leadership style.

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