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Out and About 25th February 2022

Out and About 25^th February 2022

We have 45 relief chefs currently out working with us on relief all over Scotland and a couple in North England.

13 relief jobs confirmed for the week so far – with another few in the pipeline

Got 1 head chef placed starting next week and any number of adverts placed

This week I also delivered some beer to Moffat for a couple of hotels and the Famous Moffat Toffee Shop

There are a large number of relief jobs on the list just now and I expect this to be the norm for the next 8 months – if you feel you would like to give relief work a try then please get in touch with me email over your CV and reference details to jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Here are a few of the chefs we have out at the moment

Grant Buchanan is helping out for a few days at The Burnside Hotel before heading back to his full time job

John Derrick went over to Mhor 84 for a few days to help as Sous Chef

Tom Devlin is at The Mercure Hotel in Inverness

Chris Wright is at The Saint in St Andrews

Stuart MacColl made it to Nevis Bank Inn after a nightmare journey home from the states

Andy Westwood is half way through his stint at The Glenesk Hotel

Ally Elder and Chris Rush are finishing this weekend at The Rowantree before the close for a little break to then open again 23^rd March

Andy Hughes likes it over at The Knockderry House Hotel that much he is taking the permanent head chef position come March

Nadia Sergejeva is continuing at The Kastille / The Royal

Scott McDonald started this week at The Mackays Hotel in Wick

Thank you to all our relief chefs, you are all amazing and we appreciate all the hard work and support you give us 😊

Take Care and Stay Safe xx

Out And About 18th February 2022

We currently have 39 relief chefs out working, with 18 jobs confirmed for the week so far.

There are now 14 relief jobs on our list waiting to be filled. These are in Argyll, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, Lochaber, Cumbria, Dumfriesshire, Ross-shire and Isle of Skye.

Doing relief work is a great way to see Scotland and meet new friends, paid for every hour you work, holiday pay, free accommodation and travelling expenses. Rates from 1^st March will be £20 Head Chef, £18 Sous Chef and £16 CDP.

If this is something you want to explore then please email your CV and references to jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Here are a few chefs we have out at the moment

Martin Ross is in Aviemore at SU Scotland.

Ross Birrell is at The Holiday Inn in Dumfries

George Alexandru is at The Burnside Hotel in Glasgow

Gary Tedford is at The tontine Hotel in Greenock

Patrick Johnstone is at The Old Manor Hotel in fife

Michael Pallister is at Stonfield Castle in Argyll

Robin McCrindle is over at Airds Hotel in Port Appin

Adam Kaczaski is at Dunalastair Hotel in Perthshire

Wojciech Pajdosz is at Alexandra Hotel in Fort William

Gillet Libabu is at Bridge Hotel in Buttermere

Philippe Alamish is finishing this weekend at The Saint in St Andrews

Mark Bellingham is at The Selkirk Arms Hotel in Kirkcudbright

Thank you to all our relief chefs for your support and hard work

Take care and stay safe 😊 xx

First 4 weeks at Chefs In Scotland.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first four weeks at Chef In Scotland, getting to know the chef recruitment process and industry. In a short space of time, I feel I have learnt a lot.

I have been processing CVs, Chasing up references and keeping the database up to date. As new adverts for positions come in , the pin goes on the map and the search on the database begins to ensure that any chefs in the surrounding area or chefs that are looking to relocate are contacted.

It is important to know the needs of the chef and what they are looking for and be able to match them to the numerous positions that come in.

As well as the chef side of the business, collecting the information needed for the positions coming in from the various establishments is a big part. Finding what they require from the chef, the experience required, the level of chef, and making sure all the best qualities of the business are emphasised to make the position as appealing as possible for the chefs looking. Then getting the advert out for chefs to see.

It is making sure these two aspects of the company come together that makes me really enjoy working for Chefs In Scotland and the buzz of getting my first permanent placement and adverts. Here’s to many more to come.

Thank you Johanna and Michael for all your support and I look forward to the future.

Out and About Friday 11th February 2022

There are currently 34 chefs out working, 19 jobs confirmed for the week so far.

We are looking to get relief chefs registered if you are looking for work for the 2022 season then please get in touch – email your CV to jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk or call 01683 222830

Rates of pay are £20 for head chef, £18 for sous chef and £16 for Chef de Partie. Accommodation is provided to you at no charge, weekly wages, PAYE with holiday pay. Minimum of 40 hours per week.

Here are some the chefs we have out just now

Nadia Sergejeva is at Kastille in Turriff / Royal Hotel Keith working with Alan MacPherson

John Ferguson and Andy Westwood are at Glenesk Hotel in Edzell

Pat Johnstone is at Burnside Hotel in Rutherglen

Grant Buchanan and Callum MacMichael are both at Dalhousie Castle in Bonnyrigg

Lorne Brown I at Maryculter House Hotel

Philippe Alamichel is at The Saint in St Andrews

Ally Elder and Chris Rush at The Rowantree hotel in Aviemore

Andy Hughes is at Knockderry House Hotel near Helensburgh

John Robinson and John Cockburn are at The Shap Wells Hotel near Penrith

Mark Wilkinson is at The Kenmore Hotel (welcome back)

Thank you to ALL our chefs out working, we appreciate your support and hard work 😊

Take Care and Stay Safe xx