Head Chef - Lead Creative Kitchen in Premium Hotel & Events

RAD Hotel Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

4-weekly tips

Staff meal on duty

Chef whites provided

Discounts across RAD venues

Birthday incentive

Length of service incentive

Career progression

Job summary

Dalmeny Park House Hotel in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and shape the food offering across weddings, events and dining experiences.

You will manage menus, food safety, stock, and costs while developing and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain exceptional standards in a high-profile hotel. The role offers significant scope for creativity and career progression within RAD Hotel Group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef or senior sous chef ready to take the next step.
• Strong background in a quality hotel, restaurant or events environment.
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Genuine passion for food with creativity in menu development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness, including stock management, food costs and waste control.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience with Procure Wizard would be beneficial but not essential.
• Positive, hands-on approach and ambition to raise standards continually.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards.
• Motivate and develop the kitchen team in a positive working environment.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency and portions across all menus.
• Develop and introduce seasonal menus reflecting Dalmeny Park standards.
• Manage food purchasing, stock control, waste and kitchen costs.
• Maintain all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with hotel management to deliver standout food and service for weddings and events.
• Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve standards and profitability.
• Support recruitment, training and development of kitchen staff.
• Ensure the kitchen is organized, maintained and prepared for each service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team motivation

Food safety

Menu development

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Cost control

Stock management

Calm under pressure

Tools

Procure Wizard

Job description

Dalmeny Park House Hotel in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and shape the food offering across weddings, events and dining experiences.

You will manage menus, food safety, stock, and costs while developing and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain exceptional standards in a high-profile hotel. The role offers significant scope for creativity and career progression within RAD Hotel Group.