Head Chef at 5-Star Venue

Head Chef | Significant Autonomy & Responsibility | £65,000 per annum 

The job: Lead the culinary direction of an award-winning 5-star hotel, creating exceptional dining experiences through innovative menus, outstanding leadership, and the highest standards of food quality using the finest locally sourced Scottish produce. 

The person: An accomplished and creative Head Chef with experience leading luxury, multi-Rosette kitchens, accomplished leadership and commercial skills, and a passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences while developing high-performing kitchen teams.  

What you will get in your new role

• An excellent salary of up to £65,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to lead and innovate across multiple kitchens within a prestigious, award-winning, 5-star venue.
• A platform to showcase your creativity through menu creation, aiming to craft extraordinary dishes with the finest locally sourced Scottish produce.
• The chance to train, mentor, and develop a dedicated culinary team, fostering their growth and skill.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility to meet and exceed financial plans and ensure unparalleled consistency of all culinary products.
• Be a key part of an ambitious team dedicated to culinary excellence and luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities in your new role as Head Chef

As Head Chef, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day operations across multiple kitchens within a luxury 5-star venue. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Inspiring, developing, and managing the kitchen team, creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across every service
• Designing and developing creative seasonal menus showcasing the finest locally sourced Scottish produce
• Ensuring exceptional guest dining experiences through outstanding culinary standards
• Managing food costs, budgets, and kitchen performance to meet financial targets
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and waste management to maximise efficiency
• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP regulations

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are looking for an accomplished and creative Head Chef with a proven track record of leading high-performing kitchens within luxury hospitality. You'll be a natural leader with a passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and developing talented teams.

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef within a luxury hospitality environment
• A proven track record of leading a multi-Rosette kitchen
• A creative approach to menu development and seasonal Scottish produce
• Passion for delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing, mentoring, and inspiring kitchen teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to consistently high standards
• Experience managing kitchen budgets, food costs, stock control, and financial performance
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP regulations