Head Chef - Lead Busy Hotel Kitchen (45h/wk)

Alfa Holidays Ltd; Melrose; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual tax-free dividend

Training funding

Job security

Discounts on holidays

Health Assured

Live In Accommodation

Pension scheme

Employee meals

Job summary

Alfa Holiday Group in Melrose is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Waverley Castle Hotel. You will be responsible for managing all kitchen operations, implementing a set menu on a 7-day cycle, and delivering high quality, fresh dishes to coach party guests.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety compliance, cost control, and the ability to work across long shifts including weekends. In return, you’ll have 45 hours per week and a competitive £38,000 per year salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and record keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
• A passion for delivering high quality, consistent food.
• Understanding of cost control and utilizing all produce.
• Team player with demonstrated kitchen teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen team to deliver high standards of food.
• Manage a set menu on a 7-day cycle for guests.
• Control costs per bed night while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Job description

Alfa Holiday Group in Melrose is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Waverley Castle Hotel. You will be responsible for managing all kitchen operations, implementing a set menu on a 7-day cycle, and delivering high quality, fresh dishes to coach party guests.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety compliance, cost control, and the ability to work across long shifts including weekends. In return, you’ll have 45 hours per week and a competitive £38,000 per year salary.