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Head Chef
Courtyard by Marriott – Glasgow Airport
South Kesteven
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a dynamic and ambitious team at a forward-thinking hospitality group as a Head Chef. This role allows you to showcase your culinary creativity by designing standout menus and leading a talented brigade. You'll play a crucial part in shaping the restaurant's reputation and guest experience while maximizing profitability through effective cost control and supplier management. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this innovative organization offers a range of perks and benefits that make it an exciting place to work. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact in the culinary world!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong cooking skills and deep ingredient knowledge.
- Experience at Head Chef or Senior Chef level in a similar venue.
- Business savvy with strong understanding of P&Ls and KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a skilled kitchen team.
- Design menus using fresh, seasonal produce.
- Control costs and manage suppliers effectively.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join us at Cairn Group and take the reins in the kitchen! We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative, and driven Head Chef to craft outstanding menus, lead an ambitious team, and elevate our dining experience. If you have a flair for flavors, a knack for leadership, and a drive for excellence – this is your moment!
- Lead the Kitchen & Your Team – inspire, motivate & develop a skilled brigade
- Design Standout Menus – create dishes that wow using fresh, seasonal produce
- Maximize Profitability – control costs, manage suppliers & optimize efficiency
- Maintain Top-Tier Standards – food safety, quality control & kitchen excellence
- Make an Impact – shape the restaurant’s reputation & guest experience
- A Culinary Pro – strong cooking skills & deep ingredient knowledge
- Experience at Head Chef or Senior Chef Level in a similar venue
- A Menu Innovator – balancing creativity & cost-effectiveness
- A Natural Leader – experienced in team development & performance
- A Pro at Planning & Organisation – thrives under pressure & meets goals
- Business Savvy – strong understanding of P&Ls, KPIs & cost control
- Legally & Professionally Qualified – HACCP knowledge & relevant certifications
- Get Paid When You Want! Access your wages as you earn them via Wagestream
- Exclusive Hotel Discounts across our UK sites (and globally if you work in a branded venue!)
- 50% Off Food & Drinks at all our venues
- Spa, Retail & Leisure Discounts – because you deserve some pampering too!
- Career Growth with our ‘Grow with Us’ development programs & apprenticeships
- Monthly Star of the Month Awards – we celebrate your success!
- Long-Service Awards (starting at just 1 year!)
- Referral Incentives – earn when you bring great talent onboard
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – your well-being matters
- Pension Scheme & Year-Round Incentives
At Cairn Group, we’re big on ambition and even bigger on people. We have a diverse portfolio of hotels, bars, and restaurants across the UK, we’re growing fast – and we want you to grow with us!
Apply now and let’s create something amazing together!
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