Salary: Competitie Salary
Working Pattern: 5 day week
Location: Cairndow Argyll
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to take full control of the kitchen at a small rural hotel based on the shores of Loch Fyne.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently excellent food and a smooth, professional service.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Taking full control and responsibility for the kitchen
* Leading and managing the kitchen team
* Creating and delivering high-quality dishes
* Maintaining consistently high food standards and presentation
* Managing food ordering and stock levels
* Controlling food costs and minimising waste
* Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
* Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and effectively
* Developing and maintaining a strong, consistent food offering
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
* An experienced chef with a strong background
* Passionate about quality food and excellent presentation
* Confident in managing a kitchen and leading a team
* Organised and knowledgeable about ordering and stock control
* Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
* Reliable, professional and hands-on
* Creative and enthusiastic about developing a quality food offering
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary, Depending on experience
* 5-day working week
* The opportunity to take full ownership of the kitchen
* A supportive working environment
* The opportunity to develop and shape the food offering of a popular scotish highland hotel
If you are an experienced head chef looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a kitchen and deliver great food, we would love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and enjoys having the freedom and responsibility to run a kitchen to a high standard.
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Salary description
£30.00 - £38.00 per year