Head Chef

Head Chef, Private Chef for a household of 6, Glasgow

Posted on January 20, 2025 | Start date February 20, 2025

Salary:£45,000 Per annum, paid monthly
Duration:Permanent
Hours:40
Days:6 from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:5
Covers:Lunch: 6; Dinner: 6-20; Breakfast: 6; Functions: to 20
Food type:Healthy home cookery, simple breakfasts, packed lunches, occasional dinner parties.
Full-time chefs:Sole Chef
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

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.

How to apply:

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

Work for partners:

No

Contact details:chefsinscotland.co.uk

Head Chef, 15857 - Quality Hotel, Dumfries and Galloway

Posted on January 20, 2025 | Start date April 1, 2025

Salary:£40,000 per annum, paid monthly - tips - meals on duty
Duration:Permanent
Hours:40
Days:4.5 / 5 days per week mixture of shifts
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:17
Covers:Lunch: 50; Dinner: 50; Breakfast: 30; Functions: N/A
Food type:Modern Scottish
Full-time chefs:5 plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

I am looking for a Head Chef for a Quality Hotel in Dumfries and Galloway - 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

How to apply:

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

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:jojo@chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, GRO Coffee, Ayrshire and Arran

Posted on January 17, 2025 | Start date January 20, 2025

Salary:£42,000 - £45,000 per annum - paid monthly plus share of tips.
Duration:Permanent
Hours:50
Days:5 days from 7 - Working predominately daytime shifts of 8am-6pm with only the occasional night shift.
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:
Covers:Lunch: 500; Dinner: 200
Food type:Brunch, Pizza, Burgers
Full-time chefs:15
Accommodation:n/a
Job description:

At GRO our aim is not the elaborate, but to take the simple and do it very well, from the very best brunch dishes, specials, street food, to even old school sandwiches and toasties. Across the company from our superb in-house bakery and kitchens we are looking always for the best quality ingredients, suppliers and even equipment, our challenge every day was how can we do it better.

A home from home for our customers, a community hub, where you will find a student deep in a book, a mum meeting friends or just a few guys enjoying an espresso. We want to make it a business that people want to be a part of and support. We always put our customers first and not short-term profit. As a company we have strong ethics and standards, we care deeply that those are maintained and always improved. We have high expectations and take nothing for granted. We seek always to give back to our team, the community and beyond.

A bit about you...

A passion for creating amazing food that gets people talking is highly desired. Adaptable and energetic... to keep up with the madness that is GRO coffee. A natural leader who can develop their team and support the business moving forward.

How to apply:

Please email your CV to grojobs@outlook.com

Work for partners:

Variety of positions depending on experience.

Contact details:jen.gro@outlook.com | https://www.grocoffee.co.uk/
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Head Chef, High Volume City Centre Restaurant, Inverness-shire

Posted on January 13, 2025 | Start date March 6, 2025

Salary:£40,000 Per annum pro rata, Plus tips & GP & Performance related bonuses.
Duration:Seasonal
Hours:50
Days:5 from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Lunch: up to 150; Dinner: up to 350
Food type:Modern Scottish
Full-time chefs:6 + KPs
Accommodation:Private Flat in City Centre - No Charge
Job description:

This busy city centre restaurant is looking for a strong Head Chef with experience of running a high volume restaurant. There's a well equipped kitchen and a strong customer base given the central location and high footfall in the area.

You'll be leading a team of 6 Chefs and Kitchen porters and will be responsible for the training and development of junior staff members.

The restaurant is newly outfitted and has a state of the art system in place for fast service.

The Kitchen has a Josper grill and experience with this will be essential to your success, however training can be provided.

The position would be from March until November.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply please send an up to date CV quoting ref#15844 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Work for partners:

Yes, either Front of House or in the Kitchen

Contact details:Ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk
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Head Chef, Cringletie House Hotel, Borders

Posted on January 10, 2025 | Start date February 28, 2025

Salary:Initial salary £35,000 (negotiable depending on experience) subject to review on confirmation following 3 month probationary period
Duration:Permanent
Hours:40 hours per week
Days:5 days a week
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:15
Covers:Lunch: quiet, busier Sundays; Dinner: up to 40; Breakfast: up to 28; Functions: 50 - 75 - 1 or 2 functions a week
Food type:High quality seasonal menu. 2 AA Rosette dining
Full-time chefs:4 full time (5 in busy months) plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Own room in shared staff house including all bills & Wi-Fi - £200 per month
Job description:

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.

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

How to apply:

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

Work for partners:

Possible

Contact details:gm@cringletie.com | www.cringletie.com/
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Head Chef, The Crab Pot Colvend - New Venture, Dumfries and Galloway

Posted on January 7, 2025 | Start date February 1, 2025

Salary:£18 - £20 / Hour depending on experience, Paid weekly with tips. Generous performance based end of year bonus.
Duration:Permanent
Hours:35-45
Days:5 days from 7 (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:0
Covers:Lunch: 20-50; Dinner: 50-60; Functions: Max 75
Food type:Fresh Fish & Seafood
Full-time chefs:1 + KP and assistance during busy periods
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

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.

How to apply:

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to

crabpotcolvend@gmail.com

Work for partners:

No

Contact details:crabpotcolvend@gmail.com
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Head Chef, Doune Knoydart, Inverness-shire

Posted on January 6, 2025 | Start date April 1, 2025

Salary:Up to £30,000 per annum Pro Rata depending on skills/experience plus full board and accommodation. Paid monthly
Duration:Seasonal
Hours:45
Days:5 days from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:4
Covers:Lunch: Packed lunches to 12; Dinner: 12 (occasionally additional dinner guest and/or group bookings); Breakfast: 12
Food type:Locally sourced, seasonal / home-grown food
Full-time chefs:1
Accommodation:Live-in – full board and accommodation provided. Good Wifi and broadband connectivity.
Job description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking to expand the team at our family-run micro hotel at Doune on the stunning north-west coast of Scotland, with the appointment of a Chef and a Hotel and Restaurant Manager. Set amongst the magnificent coastal scenery of the Scottish Highlands, on the Western shore of the Knoydart peninsula Doune has been offering a unique experience to guests for the last 30 years and we are looking for people who can continue and develop its story. We’re off grid with no road vehicle access, the only way in or out is by sea or on foot. We’re remote, but not isolated, operating our boat to transport our guests the 40 minutes by sea from Mallaig.
The Chef will be resourceful and creative, with a passion for providing excellent food as part of the guest experience. There will be ample opportunity to create your own menus and potential to host your own events.
Responsibilities:
● Day to day running of the kitchen, including maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
● Menu development and planning, with a focus on using locally sourced, seasonal/home-grown food, working closely with General Manager (Rebecca)
● Food preparation, cooking and cleaning for breakfast, packed lunch and 3-course dinner
● Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, working with new and existing suppliers to improve quality, cost and sustainability.
● Share hosting/front-of-house duties with the Host/Front of House Manager
Requirements:
● Commercial catering experience essential , Able to manage all aspects of running a kitchen with minimal support
● Resourceful and creative, able to work on your own initiative
● Commitment to using home grown and locally sourced produce
● Ability to work independently (no need to share the speaker!)
● Willingness to interact with guests and at times, serve at the table
● Interest in off-grid living and sustainability

How to apply:

Please send your up to date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to Rebecca Rutherford rebecca@doune-knoydart.co.uk

Work for partners:

Yes, we're looking for a Hotel and Restaurant Manager

Contact details:rebecca@doune-knoydart.co.uk | www.doune-knoydart.co.uk
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