HEAD CHEF

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for a beautiful marina townhouse hotel in Orkney. The role involves leading kitchen operations and ensuring high food standards. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, accommodation options, and various perks including discounts and training opportunities. This is a unique chance to shape a new venture in a stunning location.

Benefits

Accommodation available

25% discount in the restaurant

1 free night in your own hotel

Discounts for family and friends

Free Wi-Fi

All meals free on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in high-quality establishments.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage a team and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations including menu preparation and staff management.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Develop and create new recipes and menus based on seasonal ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

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Role: Head Chef

Location: Orkney

Salary / Rate of pay: £48,000

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful marina townhouse hotel in Orkney, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to lead their team.

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers a profit share scheme based on annual profits, becoming more lucrative over time. Additional benefits include:

• Accommodation available
• 25% discount in the restaurant
• 1 free night in your own hotel and discounts across the group
• Discounts for family and friends
• Flow training and external training provided by Orkney College
• Uniforms provided and fully laundered
• Free Wi-Fi
• All meals free of charge whilst on duty

Package

£45,000 - £50,000

Why choose our client?

The hotel has undergone a complete renovation aiming for 4-star status. It is a unique harbour-facing Victorian hotel with a lounge bar, public bar, harbour-view dining room, and two function rooms, making it a stunning dining location.

What’s involved?

As head chef, you will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and revitalizing business, building an energetic and vibrant team. If you want to shape this new venture, we want to hear from you!

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' and a team member will contact you to discuss this Head Chef role in Orkney.

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Consultant: Jo Beck

Job Number: 929677 / INDCHEFS

Job Role: Head Chef

Location: Orkney

Platinum Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.