Head Chef Gastro Pub £45k +

Yellow 42 Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Meals on duty

Job summary

Yellow 42 Recruitment is assisting a family-run gastro pub in Perthshire to find an experienced Head Chef. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft menus with seasonal produce, and drive quality and profitability.

The role demands strong leadership, cost control, and a passion for delivering exceptional food and service in a welcoming, countryside setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a busy gastro pub.
• Ability to manage GP, costs, labour and wastage.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen in a gastro pub.
• Develop menus with seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure consistent quality and GP targets.
• Oversee costs, labour and wastage.

Skills

Leadership

Busy kitchen experience

Fresh seasonal ingredients

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Menu development

Communication

Job description

Nestled in the stunning countryside of Perthshire - we are recruiting for a Head Chef to join this family run Gastro Pub.

Are you a passionate and talented Head Chef looking to showcase your skills in a vibrant hospitality setting, we would love to hear from you.

Who you are

• A driven, enthusiastic Head Chef ready for your next adventure
• A head chef that can demonstrate working in a busy kitchen
• Skilled with fresh, seasonal ingredients & very busy kitchens
• Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level
• A natural leader who can motivate a team and keep things running smoothly
• Detail-oriented with a knack for problem-solving
• Confident and commercially aware to achieve the GP, costs, budgets, labour and wastage
• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for cooking fresh food
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service

What's on offer

• Salary of £45k
• Share of tronc approximately £4-5k per annum
• Subsidised, excellent shared accommodation with own room, shared full kitchen, bathroom and living area (all bills included in the monthly rental)
• Meals on duty

THERE IS NO SPONSORHSIP AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE - MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK