Head Chef

The Grant Arms Hotel, a distinguished 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Our hotel prides itself on exceptional service, quality, and attention to detail.

We are looking to recruit a Head Chef to run the kitchen.

You will be incharge of all aspects of the day to day tasks - ordering, stock control, rotas,COSHH, HACCP, training and developing junior members, menu planning and ensure hotel standards are consistently upheld..

This is an opportunity for a well established Sous Chef ready to take their next step in their career.

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking chef.

This position is available now but happy to wait for the right candidate

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

Join us at the Grant Arms Hotel and help us deliver unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of the Cairngorms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to manager@grantarmshotel.com.

Possible depending on experience

This family in a hamlet to the north of Glasgow are looking for someone to take on the cookery for their household. The primaries are a couple with busy schedules and 4 children under the age of 9. The role would be to create healthy and simple breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, along with preparing meals to be reheated on your day/s off.

There will be occasional functions to cater for in the evenings which will give an opportunity to showcase your talents.

Some experience with events catering may be beneficial as there's the potential to assist the primary with an annual function for 100.

The role can be negotiated for the right candidate, with hours and working schedules flexible.

You must be able to provision and cater for dietary requirements and be friendly and sociable given the nature of the role.

An enhanced DBS will be required for you to be able to take on this role.

The role is live out so you must be able to reliably commute so a driver will be essential.

Please send an up to date CV to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting ref PrivateGlasgow

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I'm looking for an experienced Head Chef for this seafront bistro. There's a good team in place and temporary accommodation available for the right candidate. The company offers excellent perks including free coffee across all establishments and an achievable GP related bonus.

You must be comfortable with working within a larger company and reporting to directors, however you'll be responsible for your department and largely offered autonomy over menus and the running of the kitchen.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and motivate your team will be essential.

For more information or to apply please send an up to date CV quoting ref#15946 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

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Head Chef - Ross Priory (677522)

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open

Head Chef - Ross Priory (677522)

Salary range: £32,296 - £35,880

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open

Closing date: 19 February 2025

Ross Priory seeks to appoint an experienced and ‘hands on’ Head Chef to lead its kitchen team.

A self-starter, who is passionate about food, you will have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering modern, high-quality food, which exceeds customer expectations.

Ross Priory is a 12-bedroom, 17th Century Country House, owned by the University of Strathclyde and located in Gartocharn on the banks of Loch Lomond. As well as serving breakfast, bar meals, restaurant lunches and dinners, Ross Priory is host to weddings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate will be an existing Head Chef, hold recent Head Chef experience, or has been in a role as Sous Chef with relevant experience to make the step up in career progression, with strong business and financial awareness who is used to leading, organising and operating effectively within intimate hotel kitchens. This post requires the knowledge and ability to get involved in all aspects of kitchen operations and build on the strengths and reputation of the existing team.

You will lead by example and be an experienced people manager, who can motivate and develop the team to fulfil their potential. Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and proficiency in financial management are all essential, as is ensuring a high standard of kitchen hygiene is maintained and all areas are fully compliant with health and safety and food safety legislation.

Occasionally, there may be a requirement to support activities on the University of Strathclyde campus, with support and cover being provided in return where required. The normal hours for this full-time position are 35 per week spread 5 days over 7. A flexible approach to working patterns over peaks and troughs in trading is to be expected.

Favourable terms and conditions in relation to comparable roles in the sector, with a competitive salary of between £32,296 and £35,890 with an excellent employer contribution public pension.

For informal enquiries, please contact Graham Paterson, Head of Catering and Hospitality.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Apply online: https://app.webrecruit.co/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline?jobid=131946&boardid=6073

This stunning Bib Gourmand awarded Inn on Loch Fyne is looking for an ambitious Chef couple to take on their kitchen for the coming season.

There's a breakfast chef returning from a previous season and so you'll only need to take care of the dinner services 5 days a week. The initial menu has been written and training will be provided prior to commencement, however you'd be expected to change dishes throughout the season using the produce available from the vast estate and local farms.

You must have demonstrable fine dining experience and have an eagerness to gain accolades as the Inn has joined the AA rosette scheme.

This is a friendly and supportive environment that would suit a level headed and driven couple. The accommodation is of a very high standard with its own garden, and well behaved pets are welcome. The local community is very welcoming and you'd be part of the family in no time.

Due to the remote nature of this role it would be beneficial to be able to drive.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references quoting ref#15930 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Yes, Sous Chef position

Cringletie is an historic 28-acre estate featuring a luxury hotel, 2 AA Rosette restaurant and landscaped grounds located near
Peebles. A member of Luxury Scotland, the business enjoys an excellent reputation among regular guests for high quality food and service.

Applications are how invited from experienced hospitality professionals to head up our kitchen brigade.

This would suit an aspiring Sous Chef realy to take the next step in their career

Predominantly straight shifts, our dinner service ends at 9.00 p.m. so it’s usually a relatively early finish.

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, will be offered along with other benefits including gratuities, uniforms, meals on shift and generous discounts at Cringletie and other Luxury Scotland hotels.
Live-in accommodation available if required.

Given our location, own transport is essential for colleagues living out. Cringletie is a 10 minute drive to Peebles, 15 minutes to Penicuik and 35 minutes to Edinburgh

Please apply to Victoria Palmer, General Manager, with an up-to-date CV and reference details

Possible

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to run the kitchen of this new venture. The owner is keen for this to be the leading restaurant in the area and will provide support to achieve this.

Producing a menu heavily focussed on fresh fish and seafood you'll have demonstrable experience within a similar establishment.

You'll be calm under pressure and be able to train junior staff members to assist with all aspects of prep and service.

There's a small permanent menu and frequently changing specials to allow you to use the fresh produce which is available from excellent local suppliers.

Hours will vary depending on the season with busier summers and calmer winters. The restaurant will be closed for 3 weeks in January.

This is a live out position so you must be able to commute reliably.

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to

crabpotcolvend@gmail.com

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I am looking for a Head Chef for a Quality Hotel in Dumfries and Galloway, in Kirkcudbright - 30 miles from Dumfries town centre.

This would suit an experienced Sous chef looking for their 1st head chef job

You will lead the team of chefs and manage the kitchen.

Working with fresh and local ingredients to a high standard

This would be a daily commute job so someone local and ideally a driver

This position is available from April for the right candidate

Please apply with CV and referces to Johanna at Chefs In Scootland quoting 15857

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Pennygate Lodge is a 5* guest house with six letting rooms and a restaurant located on the picturesque Isle of Mull in Scotland. Overlooking the sea & a short distance from the ferry terminal in Craignure we provide the perfect base for those seeking to explore Mull with its dramatic scenery & abundant wildlife. Our award-winning restaurant offers exceptional Highland cuisine served with the finest, fresh local produce, seafood and game.

We are looking for a highly motivated & experienced Chef to operate the restaurant side of the business. The chef must show resourceful and creative characteristics, along with a passion for providing an excellent culinary experience for our guests.

We are looking for an experienced chef to join our team, either an established head chef or a exceptional sous chef looking to take the next step – an opportunity to shine. Although you will be working independently as sole chef you will be part of a small, close knit team so the ability to effectively collaborate & contribute positively toward the shared goal with the team is vital.

Duties will include so

• Menu development & planning. Seasonal changing menu, commitment to using locally sourced produce.
• Day to day running of the kitchen.
• Hygiene, health and safety, Food safety ,allergen, HACCP training should be up to date
• Oversee compliance by maintaining kitchen documentation
• Inventory levels and ordering and working with existing suppliers, costing and budgeting.

Position is available from mid March till October.

Please apply to Fiona Langton, Owner with your CV and reference details

Yes, FOH role running restaurant ( £30,00- £35,000 )

Stein Inn - the oldest Inn on the Idleof Skye - a restaurant, a pub, sea view bed rooms is a personal project by owner Charlie who has been very hand on hands on – along with her young kids. She has worked every aspect of the Inn and the last few years has been Head Chef. She has turned the kitchen around and now Stein In is recognised as a destination place and a foodie destination. The last years and recently
- Jan 2025 have seen many accolades and vast media attention as seen below. The kitchen focuses on shellfish – all susitanable - crabs, lobster, lngoustines, mussles from Lochbay opposite – some of the best in the world of ingredients and from directly opposite
and delivered daily. Wild venison, duck and scottish game all local produce, as well as fresh wild fish, bass, bream, sole monkfish. Charlie has great realtionships with all of the local suppliers and the fishermen come into the pub too. Everything is accesible

There are few places that have this. Local produce served simply - less is more. taste the lobster, and crab etc, cooked with love and passion. There is a Michelin star restaurant next door - Lochbay voted Scotland's best restaurant 2024 - Chef Michael Smith and we work with them as they are family friends. Charlie, now wants to take a lesser role in the kitchen, and move back to front of house and office. This is a fantastic
opportunity for the ideal candidate to be able to implement your own ideas and lead the food side of the business. It is an opportunity to have your name above the door and carve your name for yourself. It is an opportunity to run the kitchen and be creative.
everything is homemade and fresh and Charlie has standards and wants this to be maintained. We are a small, close team and we recruit whole people, not just job titles. We will give you what you need to flourish. In return we need some solid hospitality skills
We want people ready to contribute to a proper Team; to put the wellbeing of everyone else on a par with their own personal needs. Compassionate, kind and creative individuals do well at Stein Inn.

The Inn is the hub of the community as well as tourists and in the peak season we can do 100 covers a night with 30 plus for lunch – it has a good vibe to it with music and various events – Charlies background is events and music festivals. The pub serves local beers, 180 whiskies, gins etc and there is also outside dining with sunsets and views of the Outer Hebrides. Guests come all over the world and fall in love with
this hidden gem. It has a vibe and is cosy, log fires and candles and great atmosphere.

We are located within a 3-hour drive from the nearest city Inverness. Portree town centre is 25 minutes away and 15 mins nearest shop. We are nestled in nature - so, some appreciation for countryside activities and an ability to enjoy your own company would be helpful! (That said we are good at entertaining each other too.) Loch opposite to wild swim. Isle of Skye is extremely busy and is very well known for resturants
and the food scene and whiskies - Talisker - the three chimneys etc.

Our ethos is honesty and authenticity and good humour- we believe in ourselves and who we are and what we do.

At Stein, Chefs are responsible for dishes in their entirety so some experience with Shellfish, fish and meat prep, is a good to have but not a necessity. Exemplary organisational and time management skills are essential, as is an ability get on with a small diverse team. The kitchen is small but has everything needed. Some people management and co-operation skills are necessary.

We want people who share our values: community, compassion, craft, and climate. We want people ready to contribute to - and lead- a proper Team; to put the wellbeing of everyone else on a par with their own personal needs. Compassionate, self-motivated, and creative individuals do well at Stein. It is worth remembering that we are a restaurant: service is often fast -paced, and always requires juggling, competing deadlines
and dealing with people with competing demands. Working days are energetic. If you thrive in this kind of environment, we can offer you so much more and support you.

the Chef will provide a passion fand dedication and wants to be part of something that can go places and serving excellent food and give a guest experience: a good track record and references - Charlie would look at someone who has not worked as head chef but is highly capable.

Day to day running of the kitchen - maintain high standard of hygiene, health and safety Menu development and planning with a focus on shellfish and local produce, working with Charlie
Managing Inventory levels and ordering and working with existing suppliers and improve and ensure quality , cost and sustainability
Can work in a busy kitchen and manage all aspects of running a kitchen Food prep, cooking and working on own initiative as well as a team
Ongoing kitchen training and managing a team Positive and pro active attitude

Salaries are generous, and this is combined with an extremly low cost of living – accommodation on site is provided.

2024/2025

Recent Accolades – Nigella Lawson, TV Chef – wrote extensively on her Instgram

The Sunday Times – Best Island Inn

Sunday Times, Style Magazine

The Times, and The Scottish Herald article on Charlie, owner

The INDEPENDENT

Delicious Magazine
British Travel Journal

Please apply to Steve Jones, with your CV and reference details

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