Second Chef

Balmoral Arms; Ballater; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Wagestream

YuLife

Echo

Career Development

Employee recognition and reward scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Work in breathtaking locations

Resumo da oferta

Crerar Hotels Balmoral Arms is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food and leading a small, productive team. You will train staff, ensure strict hygiene standards, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced environment.

Based at Balmoral Arms in Scotland, the role offers staff accommodation and opportunities to progress within Crerar Hotels. A can-do attitude and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualificações

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high standards.
• Strong food hygiene knowledge and HACCP compliance.
• Ability to train and develop staff for continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Support Head Chef to uphold high kitchen standards.
• Prepare and portion food for service with accuracy.
• Assist in creating new dishes and menus.
• Provide leadership and training to the team.
• Ensure hygiene, safety and stock control are maintained.
• Monitor waste, control portion sizes and manage costs.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team management

Food hygiene

Menu development

Training

Pressure handling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Second Chef at Crerar Hotels Balmoral Arms, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to uphold and elevate our kitchen’s high standards. With your experience and energy, you’ll help inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently, even in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your passion for food will shine through in every aspect of your role, from food preparation to the creation of new dishes and menus. You’ll also provide leadership and guidance to the team, offering training and development to ensure continuous improvement. Adhering to the highest food hygiene standards, you’ll ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. In collaboration with the Head Chef, you’ll monitor portion control, manage waste, and maintain stock control, ensuring profitability while upholding the quality our guests expect. Flexible working hours, including early, late, and split shifts, will be required to meet the needs of the role.

As well as providing great food, we require someone with strong experience on food hygiene practices and team management, as well as a can do attitude. Ensuring a safe and productive working environment. We are a small productive team, serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (up to 80 covers per evening in high season)

Staff accommodation is available

Why Work with Us?

On top of the fantastic benefits below, we offer a salary of £36000

At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that’s why we offer:

• Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
• YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
• Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
• Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
• Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
• Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
• Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!

Be Part of Something Special.

Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day. and start your journey with Crerar Hotels!