Head Chef, Crieff Garden & Visitor Centre

Klondyke

Crieff

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No evening work

Staff discounts

Health cash plans

6 weeks annual leave

Free parking

Discounts on experiences

Job summary

Klondyke in Crieff is seeking a full-time permanent Head Chef to lead our Crieff Garden & Visitor Centre restaurant, delivering high-quality dishes and inspiring a skilled kitchen team.

You will work 45 hours weekly over five days, with weekend shifts but no evenings or split shifts, and enjoy family time on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Join us to craft menus from local produce, drive service standards and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Qualifications

Experience as Head Chef leading a large kitchen team.
Ability to manage peaks in service and motivate staff.
Strong commitment to customer service and quality.
Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
Commercial awareness to achieve sales and GP targets.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Strong communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Crieff Garden & Visitor Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

The hours for this role are 45per weekover 5 days. All positions include weekendworking so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefitof no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre isclosed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these importantdays.

Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.

The Role

As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.

Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.

What you will be doing as a Head Chef?

Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.

What makes you our perfect Head Chef?

Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.

The benefits!