Head Chef — Lead Busy Kitchen, Housing & Meals

Yellow 42 Recruitment; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Shared accommodation with own room

Job summary

Yellow 42 Recruitment is sourcing a Head Chef for a vibrant family-run restaurant in Perthshire, Scotland. Immediate start until March 2027, with potential temp-to-perm option.

The role demands strong leadership, a passion for fresh produce, and the ability to drive GP, costs, and labour efficiency in a very busy kitchen. You will oversee a skilled team, curate seasonal menus, and uphold exceptional food quality and service standards while managing a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• Senior/Head Chef with proven experience leading busy kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen to deliver high-quality meals.
• Develop seasonal menus using fresh produce and drive creativity.
• Monitor GP, costs, labour and wastage to optimise profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Staff training

Fresh produce

Kitchen management

Job description

Yellow 42 Recruitment is sourcing a Head Chef for a vibrant family-run restaurant in Perthshire, Scotland. Immediate start until March 2027, with potential temp-to-perm option.

The role demands strong leadership, a passion for fresh produce, and the ability to drive GP, costs, and labour efficiency in a very busy kitchen. You will oversee a skilled team, curate seasonal menus, and uphold exceptional food quality and service standards while managing a high-volume operation.