Head Chef, The Tontine Hotel, Borders

The Tontine Hotel is set in the heart of the historic town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders, with the vibrant High Street on our doorstep and beautiful views of the River Tweed to the rear. We are a locally run business committed to providing warm and welcoming hospitality to all our guests.

We work closely with a range of local suppliers to create delicious seasonal menus. Using only the freshest ingredients, our food reflects the abundance of excellent produce available in and around the Scottish Border

First in command of the kitchen, reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the management and progression of all other chefs and kitchen staff. You will ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to a high quality and provide training and guidance to the kitchen team. You will be a creative individual who can create seasonal menus and design new dishes, as well as completing administrative tasks.

Main Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Stock control and protection of Gross Profit Margins using Pelican software.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages (in line with Company policies)
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and prepare rotas for the General Manager’s sign-off
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• As part of the Senior Management Team you will be expected to participate in the weekly meetings to ensure cohesion between the departments and offer your experience in relation to all F&B activities, offers, marketing etc.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimise kitchen processes

Email CV to jenna.whitson@prestige-hm.com