Head Chef [relocation required] - Beira Restaurant Inverness

Hotel Co 51; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef for its Beira restaurant. The successful candidate will lead a team to prepare high-quality dishes, manage kitchen operations, and innovate menu items. A passion for food, flexibility, and strong leadership skills are essential. Benefits include health cash plan, discounted rates, and increasing holiday allowances.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted room rates

Discount on Food & Beverages

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Pension scheme

Twenty eight holidays annually

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Well organized, clean, and resistant to stress.
• High flexibility and creativity in responding to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team training on standards, hygiene, and quality.
• Monitor waste and ensure food costs align with budget.
• Invent dishes and create menus including costings.

Skills

Passion for food

Flexibility

Creativity

Team spirit

Education

Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef

Tools

Excel

Word

Ordering platforms

Job description

Head Chef [relocation required] - AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

We are looking for a fantastic and energetic Head Chef for our Beira restaurant at the AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness!

As an enthusiastic Head Chef you will be leading our team of chefs to ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the brand standards.

The restaurant serves quality and seasonal food in the informal environment.

You will be responsible for orders. You will be in charge of service and ensure that the food served is of the high quality standards set by yourself and the General Manager.

Our ideal candidate

• has a real passion for food
• is flexible
• is creative
• is up to date with latest trends / new products
• has team spirit

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team by training them regarding standards, hygiene and quality
• Review of ingredients and deliveries
• Monitoring waste and portion control
• Making sure that food cost is aligned with budget
• Inventing dishes and menu creation, including costings

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Sous chef, Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Highly flexible and able to respond creatively to any situation
• Well organized, clean and resistant to stress
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and ordering platforms (computer skills)

Benefits for you

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted room rates for you, as well as your Friends and Family, at Marriott hotels worldwide
• Discount on Food & Beverages at Marriott hotels worldwide
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay
• Pension scheme
• Twenty eight holidays (annually increasing to max thirty three holidays)