Head Chef - Live-in Highland Kitchen Leadership

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to design menus

Career opportunity

Job summary

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head Chef for a beautiful country house hotel in the Scottish Highlands. The role offers live-in accommodation and the chance to lead an exceptional kitchen in a stunning setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, proven leadership, and expertise in seasonal, local produce. This is a rare opportunity to shape menus while maintaining the highest standards, in a prestigious Highland location.

Qualifications

• Strong fresh food background in quality hotels/restaurants.
• Proven leadership of a kitchen team.
• Experience developing seasonal menus and sourcing local produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade on a daily basis.
• Develop and deliver seasonal menus showcasing local produce.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Control food costs and minimise wastage.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs.
• Ensure food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Stock management

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head Chef for a beautiful country house hotel in the Scottish Highlands. The role offers live-in accommodation and the chance to lead an exceptional kitchen in a stunning setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, proven leadership, and expertise in seasonal, local produce. This is a rare opportunity to shape menus while maintaining the highest standards, in a prestigious Highland location.