Head Chef for Luxury Highland Estate with Live-Fire Dining

Glen Affric Estate; Inverness; Híbrido; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Tomich Hotel, part of Glen Affric Estate, is launching a brand-new kitchen in a luxurious Highland setting. We are seeking a Head Chef to shape the culinary identity, blending traditional Scottish fare with modern techniques for residents, locals, and exclusive estate guests.

You will lead a back-of-house team, design menus, manage costs, and expand outdoor dining with live-fire cooking using Argentinian grills, Big Green Egg BBQs, and wood-fired ovens.

Qualificações

• Proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef experience in boutique hotel, luxury estate, or rosette-standard restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of Scottish ingredients, butchery, and seasonal sourcing.
• Experience with outdoor cooking equipment such as live-fire grills, smokers, and wood-fired ovens is advantageous.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, GP percentages, stock rotation, and labor management.

Responsabilidades

• Menu development for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner with a Scottish-modern focus.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local Highland suppliers and estate ingredients.
• Lead outdoor dining & live-fire cooking with artisanal equipment.
• Oversee stock control, waste management, supplier orders, and food cost targets.
• Recruit, train, and mentor back-of-house teams; uphold high kitchen standards.
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety compliance and EH documentation.

Conhecimentos

Head Chef experience

Scottish produce

Live-fire cooking

Cost control

Leadership

Adaptability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Tomich Hotel, part of Glen Affric Estate, is launching a brand-new kitchen in a luxurious Highland setting. We are seeking a Head Chef to shape the culinary identity, blending traditional Scottish fare with modern techniques for residents, locals, and exclusive estate guests.

You will lead a back-of-house team, design menus, manage costs, and expand outdoor dining with live-fire cooking using Argentinian grills, Big Green Egg BBQs, and wood-fired ovens.