Head Chef - Lead a Dynamic, Global-Flavors Kitchen

Chop Grill & Bar; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chop Grill & Bar in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead our culinary teams toward continued success. You will oversee culinary operations, develop leaders, create an outstanding atmosphere, and drive profitability through excellence in cooking and service.

The role focuses on hiring, training, and mentoring, maintaining high food quality, managing costs, and mentoring staff across UK and Ireland openings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
• Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
• Passion for the highest level of food quality
• Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
• Strong patience and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
• Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
• Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
• Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
• Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
• Ensure the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day-to-day operations

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food quality

Hiring & training

Scheduling

Communication

Cost control

Job description

Chop Grill & Bar in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead our culinary teams toward continued success. You will oversee culinary operations, develop leaders, create an outstanding atmosphere, and drive profitability through excellence in cooking and service.

The role focuses on hiring, training, and mentoring, maintaining high food quality, managing costs, and mentoring staff across UK and Ireland openings.