Head Chef

Scotsman Hospitality; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRONC electronic tips – Our staff keep

Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as…

30% off of food and cinema tickets in

Quarterly bonus payment.

Hotel and Apartment discounts.

Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Port

Staff meals on duty.

Flexible working opportunities.

Refer a Friend Scheme.

Head Office Development Days

Job summary

The Scotsman Group is recruiting a talented Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in St Andrews, delivering exceptional dishes with locally sourced ingredients. You will inspire and develop a kitchen team while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and profitability.

We seek a proven Head Chef or senior Sous Chef with strong leadership, a passion for seasonal menus, and excellent organisational skills to create memorable dining experiences across our venues in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or a seasoned Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to nurture and develop talent.
• A passion for using fresh, local ingredients and creating innovative dishes.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Lead and inspire a team of chefs, focusing on development and continuous improvement.
• Create and develop exciting, seasonal menus that reflect the unique flavors of St Andrews.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers to optimise profitability.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Local ingredients

Menu development

Food safety

Job description

About Us

The Scotsman Group is Scotland’s largest and most diverse hospitality group, with a collection of over 40 venues across Scotland including bars, restaurants, hotels and more.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. We are looking for someone with a passion for great food, strong leadership skills, and a desire to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.


• Lead and inspire a team of chefs, focusing on development and continuous improvement.


• Create and develop exciting, seasonal menus that reflect the unique flavors of St Andrews.


• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.


• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers to optimise profitability.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or a seasoned Sous Chef ready to step up.


• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to nurture and develop talent.


• A passion for using fresh, local ingredients and creating innovative dishes.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.


• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.

What We Offer

• TRONC electronic tips – Our staff keep 100% of tips earned in venues.


• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.


• 30% off of food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.


• Quarterly bonus payment.


• Hotel and Apartment discounts.


• Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal.


• Staff meals on duty.


• Flexible working opportunities.


• Refer a Friend Scheme.


• Head Office Development Days

Next Steps

If you think the Head Chef role is for you, one of our friendly team will be in touch.