Head Chef

G1 Group; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Scotland is looking for a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and create memorable dining experiences using fresh, local ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a similar role. Benefits include competitive pay, TRONC electronic tips, and various staff discounts.

Benefits

100% of tips earned

Wagestream access

30% off food and cinema tickets

Quarterly bonus

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Ability to nurture and develop talent.
• Passion for using fresh, local ingredients.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring high standards.
• Lead and inspire a team of chefs.
• Create seasonal menus reflecting local flavors.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage food costs and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Creativity

Organizational skills

Job description

Forgan's St Andrews, 110 Market Street, Saint Andrews, Fife, KY16 9PB

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:

AsHead 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:

Overseeall aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Lead and inspirea team of chefs, focusing on development and continuous improvement.

Create and developexciting, seasonal menus that reflect the unique flavors of St Andrews.

Maintaina clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.

Managefood costs, inventory, and suppliers to optimise profitability.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experienceas a Head Chef or a seasoned Sous Chef ready to step up.

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

A passion forusing fresh, local ingredients and creating innovative dishes.

Excellentorganisational and time-management skills.

A commitmentto 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% offof food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.

Quarterly bonus payment.

Hotel and Apartment discounts.

Access toScotsman Perks Benefits Portal.

Staff meals on duty.

Flexible workingopportunities.

Refer a Friend Scheme.

Head Office Development Days

Next Steps:

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