Head Chef

RAD Hotel Group; Seamill; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Highly competitive rate of pay

TRONQ payments every 4 weeks

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across RAD venues

Hydro Health Club access

Staff meal on duty

Uniform provided

Length of service awards

Birthday incentive

Descripción de la vacante

RAD Hotel Group is seeking a passionate Head Chef for Seamill Hydro Hotel to lead daily kitchen operations across outlets, including the Tides Restaurant and Sirens Champagne Bar. You will work with the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards and drive menu innovation.

You will mentor a kitchen team, oversee food safety and costing, and deliver exceptional guest experiences with hands-on support during busy services and events.

Formación

• Experience leading a kitchen in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Ability to develop menus and drive seasonal innovation.
• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and GP performance.
• Hands-on leadership to motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for food, hospitality and guest experiences.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef on culinary standards and vision.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal innovation across venues.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Hands-on during busy services, weekends, events and peak periods.
• Support training and performance of kitchen staff.
• Manage stock, purchasing, costing, GP and waste.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
• Work with hotel management to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Stock control

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Head Chef

Seamill Hydro Hotel

Full-Time

We are seeking a passionate and experiencedHead Chef to join our talented culinary team at Seamill Hydro Hotel. Reporting to the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef, you will play a key role in leading the day-to-day kitchen operation and delivering exceptional dining experiences across the hotel, including our recently renovated Tides Restaurant.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels and venues across Scotland each have their own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards across all food outlets.
• Work closely with the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef to deliver the hotel’s culinary standards and vision.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal innovation across Seamill Hydro Hotel, including Tides Restaurant and Sirens Champagne Bar.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing working environment.
• Take a hands-on approach during busy services, weekends, events, and key business periods.
• Support the training, development, and performance of kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and service.
• Manage stock control, food purchasing, food costing, GP performance, and waste management.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, allergen, cleanliness, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Work closely with the wider hotel management team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the kitchen.

What We’ll Offer You:

• Highly competitive rate of pay, based on experience.
• TRONQ payments every 4 weeks.
• Career progression opportunities within RAD Hotel Group.
• Discounts across all RAD Hotel Group venues, including stays, dining and more.
• Complimentary access to the newly renovated Hydro Health Club.
• Staff meal whilst on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Length of service awards.
• Birthday incentive.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu development, food costing, and stock control.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards.