Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for a beautiful marina townhouse hotel in Orkney. This role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen management and leading a vibrant team towards success. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary and leadership skills, with an exciting opportunity for profit sharing and various perks including free meals during shifts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Profit share

Accommodation available

25% discount in the restaurant

1 free night in your own hotel

Discounts for family and friends

Training provided by Orkney College

Free Wi-Fi

Meals provided on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills to manage the kitchen team.
• Ability to develop and conduct training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Create and maintain menu items.
• Manage kitchen staff and training.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Role

Head Chef

Location

Orkney

Salary / Rate of pay

48,000

Platinum Recruitment are working in partnership with a beautiful marina townhouse hotel in Orkney and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to lead their team

What's in it for you?

Our client is offering a Profit share - annual profit share scheme - This is based on length of service but becomes very lucrative the longer your employment lasts. Along with this there are also these benefits to gain:

• 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 in place and other training available as well as external training provided by Orkney College
• Uniforms provided & 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 with the aim of reaching a 4 star status. It is a unique harbour facing, Victorian hotel with a lounge bar, public bar and harbour view dining room and the two function rooms it makes for a stunning location to dine

What's involved?

As head chef you will be responsible towards all aspects of running the kitchen. This is a unique position for anyone who wishes to be part of an exciting time in a growing business and revitalising period for the restaurant. They are building an energetic and vibrant team. Want to be part of this exciting new venture and help shape their journey?

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Head Chef role on Orkney.

Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation.

Consultant: Jo Beck

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.