Head Chef: Lead, Develop Talent & Elevate Flavors

Chop Grill & Bar; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chop Grill & Bar in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and drive excellence in every dish and service.

You will oversee menu development, maintain exceptional food quality, manage costs and scheduling, and mentor colleagues to reach their full potential. Join a growing hospitality group that values leadership, collaboration and personal development across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with opportunities to shape a vibrant dining experience.

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.
• 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 team leadership

Inventory & cost control

Labour scheduling

Team development

Food quality assurance

Communication skills

Hospitality leadership

Job description

Chop Grill & Bar in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and drive excellence in every dish and service.

You will oversee menu development, maintain exceptional food quality, manage costs and scheduling, and mentor colleagues to reach their full potential. Join a growing hospitality group that values leadership, collaboration and personal development across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with opportunities to shape a vibrant dining experience.