Head Chef

Head Chef - Ross Priory (677522)

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open

Closing date: 12 January 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.

Interviews are scheduled to take place mid to late January 2025.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Joe McGroarty, Executive Chef at joseph.mcgroarty@strath.ac.uk

Apply online: https://app.webrecruit.co/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline?jobid=127301&boardid=6073

Closing date - 12th January 2025

Duisdale House Hotel is an 22 bedroom, award winning, 4 Star Hotel with 2AA Rosettes for our cuisine. Situated on the beautiful island of Skye in North West Scotland, 8 miles from Broadford and 33 miles from Portree the main town.

We are looking for a Head Chef with rosette experience to join our team, someone who will be a key part of of delivering fantastic experiences for our guests.

As head chef you will be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, staffing, training, rotas, ordering, menu planning, stock control, paperwork, cleanliness standards and food service as well as keeping the team motivated.

There is a great friendly team in place working to a high standard in a well equipped kitchen using fantastic local produce including herbs grown in our own garden.

The position is available now for the right candidate

Please apply with an up to date CV and details of contactable work references.

Possible in front of house or house-keeping.

Our team is ‘growing,’ and we are looking to add to our culinary management team with the addition of a Head Chef who will be responsible for driving a small team in the creation of exquisite dishes and offering a creative range of hearty food for our team.

We’re looking for an innovative and energetic Head Chef to lead a small team in creating a fun, engaging, and unforgettable food experience! If you’re passionate about creative cuisine, themed dining events, and bringing new ideas to life, this role is for you. As our Head Chef, you’ll drive the excitement of themed dining days and pop-up food stalls, infusing fun and flavour into every dish, ensuring our team are provided with the nutrition and energy required to carry out their individual job roles….

They are not just any ‘team,’ they are one of kind and so are you!

Discover Your New Path

Leading a small dedicated brigade of chefs you work with the Culinary Director in developing exciting and creative menu choices. We are not just any ‘team,’ and you should not be afraid to tickle their taste buds with twists on traditional classics. Offering exciting, playful, and trend-forward menu options, appealing to a range of tastes through fun and creativity.

With our formidable one hundred plus work force at the heart of everything prepared; you do not serve up the same grub day in, day out.... you can manage and develop enthusiastic chefs as they craft their skills and hone their talent. Training and developing; allowing and encouraging participation with ideas and suggestions of new menu ideas.

With an incredible larder and a range of local suppliers at your disposal the staff chefs incorporate a wide variety of ingredients by using seasonal and innovative techniques. Our staff menus are engineered to make the best of the finest ingredients Scotland’s incredible larder has to offer. Always playing an ever-meaningful role in maintaining a seasonal and sustainable approach.

Coordinating and overseeing all activities related to staff food preparation. Regularly check food items and stock to ensure consistency and freshness, addressing any food compliance issues. Keeping our team healthy and well fed with the nutrition and energy required to conduct their individual job roles. Playing your part in ensuring they provide our members and their guests with memorable experiences.

Working throughout the day and overseeing the daily operations from our Kitchens at the Kenmore Hotel. From the first meal of the day, breakfast, through to the final course at supper; meals are distributed by the guest services team to the Castle and at various locations across the Taymouth and Glenlyon Estates. With a world of experiences available where no two days will be the same, you have the freedom to do your best work.

Please apply using link provided

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

A 10 bedroom hotel is looking for their next Head Chef due to a change of ownership. The role would be for a sole chef but there will be a significant handover period to ensure you're well equipped to take the reigns. The owners are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with them to maintain the high standards of cookery.

There's a long serving team around the hotel who are able to assist during busier periods, but with low covers and only rare lunch services this role would be a great fit for someone with good organisational skills who's self motivated and happy to work under their own steam.

Applicants must have demonstrable longevity on their CVs as the owners are keen to ensure that the incoming Head Chef is able to make a name for themselves and will provide support for accolades and awards.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting ref#15732

Yes, positions available FOH and in the SPA