Head Chef

Juice Hospitality Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation potential

Competitive remuneration

Exceptional working environment

Job summary

Juice Hospitality Ltd is recruiting an experienced and passionate Head Chef for a beautiful, independently operated country house hotel in a spectacular rural setting. You will take ownership of a varied food operation, delivering memorable dining experiences using exceptional seasonal produce.

The successful candidate will combine creative menu development with strong kitchen leadership and commercial awareness, in a hands-on role that drives quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up
• Background in quality hotels, country house properties or restaurants
• Passion for seasonal cooking and fresh produce
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Sound financial and commercial awareness
• Creativity, consistency and attention to detail
• Hands-on kitchen management style
• Ability to thrive in a rural hospitality environment

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen
• Develop creative, seasonal menus showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade
• Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing and wastage
• Build strong relationships with quality local suppliers
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen and health and safety standards
• Oversee kitchen rotas and staffing requirements
• Collaborate with management to enhance the guest dining experience

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Financial awareness

Creativity

Seasonal cooking

Job description

Juice Hospitality is recruiting an experienced and passionate Head Chef for a beautiful, independently operated country house hotel in a spectacular rural setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to take ownership of a varied food operation, creating memorable dining experiences using exceptional seasonal produce.

The successful candidate will enjoy a hands-on role, combining creative menu development with strong kitchen leadership and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• -Take full responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen.
• -Develop creative, seasonal menus showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• -Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• -Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade.
• -Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing and wastage.
• -Build strong relationships with quality local suppliers.
• -Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen and health and safety standards.
• -Oversee kitchen rotas and staffing requirements.
• -Work closely with management to continually enhance the guest dining experience.

What's on Offer?

• -An opportunity to lead the kitchen of a distinctive country house hotel.
• -Creative input into menus and the overall food offering.
• -The chance to work with excellent seasonal produce.
• -A varied and rewarding kitchen operation.
• -Competitive remuneration, dependent on experience.
• -Accommodation potentially available, subject to confirmation.
• -An exceptional working environment.

If you're a talented Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge, or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• -Previous experience as a Head Chef or an accomplished Sous Chef ready to step up.
• -A background in quality hotels, country house properties or restaurants.
• -A passion for seasonal cooking and fresh produce.
• -Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• -Sound financial and commercial awareness.
• -Creativity, consistency and attention to detail.
• -A positive, hands-on approach to kitchen management.
• -The ability to thrive in a rural hospitality environment.

Due to the rural setting, candidates who hold a driving licence and have access to their own transport are strongly encouraged to apply.