Head Chef - Glasgow

Yellow 42 Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Yellow 42 Recruitment is helping a prestigious Glasgow 4-star hotel to hire a Head Chef in the city centre. You will lead daily kitchen operations, inspire your team, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid hotel background, and a creative, forward-thinking approach to menu planning while maintaining high food safety standards. Competitive salary and career development await.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head Chef role, ideally within a hotel or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Outstanding knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Creative and forward-thinking approach to menu planning and kitchen management.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Professional attitude and a genuine passion for delivering quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Inspire and lead the culinary team.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.
• Maintain high standards in a 4-star hotel kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Job description

Head Chef – Glasgow City Centre

We’re excited to partner with a first-rate 4-star hotel in Glasgow that’s on the hunt for a talented and passionate Head Chef. In this role, you'll be the creative force behind the kitchen, overseeing daily operations, inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests. The perfect candidate will bring proven leadership skills and a solid background in managing diverse menus within a hotel setting. You'll be motivated to maintain the high standards of a 4-star hotel while fostering a positive, efficient, and motivated kitchen environment.

What we’re looking for as Head Chef:

• Previous experience in a Head Chef role, ideally within a hotel or similar hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Outstanding knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards
• Creative and forward-thinking approach to menu planning and kitchen management
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Professional attitude and a genuine passion for delivering quality dining experiences

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the culinary team at a renowned hotel in Glasgow, with the chance to make a real impact through your expertise and enthusiasm. You’ll enjoy working within a supportive environment where your skills are valued, and your ideas can thrive. Benefits include a competitive salary package, chances for career development, and the opportunity to be part of a well-respected, dynamic team. If this sounds like the perfect next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.