Xpress Recruitment has an amazing career opportunity for an experienced, driven and talented Head Chef in a new venture.
We are delighted to be working with this luxury exclusive renowned organisation and can not wait to speak to you about this new opportunity they have within their team.
If you are an experienced Head Chef who has culinary flair and innovation, then please get in touch. Interested to know more please read on…
The Benefits
This esteemed role of Head Chef comes with an array of excellent benefits to compliment your hard work and dedication.
- Excellent Salary in the region of £50-60k
- 37 days holiday
- Extremely generous pension plan
- Share reward scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Health, Life and Wellbeing counselling and Coaching Pland tailored to your request
- Company-related benefits and discounts
- Work-Life enhancements
- Volunteer days
And…Christmas time off!!!
The Place
Our client has an exclusive venue nestled in the beautiful breathtaking scenic Highlands of Scotland where they host individual guests, private dining and events of the utmost quality in inspiring and unique surroundings.
The Job
As the Head Chef, you will oversee the entire culinary experience, including their world-renowned restaurant. You will lead, motivate and develop your kitchen team to consistently deliver a 5-star standard of service and ensure the highest quality of food is delivered. You will create world-class menus that align with the brand and inspire guests.
- Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality and all compliance for food hygiene and health and safety is adhered too
- Communicate daily the business needs to the Kitchen team and attend operational exec meetings
- Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen including rotas, stock rotation and ordering, food budget and cost controls
- Train and develop your kitchen team
- Recruit and onboard new staff to ensure a great candidate journey and retention and the company is securing the best talent
The Person
The successful Head Chef for this role will come from a 5-star, Michelin / Rosette quality kitchen in the past where they have led from the front.
- Inspire the team to engage in the full spirit of the organisation and venue
- Be a leader, leading by example, from the front and pioneering the best quality dishes and food experiences, always showing professionalism and integrity
- Motivate the team, conduct regular 1:1s and support their development / facilitate training to become the best they can be and to deliver the best quality of food and service
- You will be an experienced Head Chef with an exceptional talent for creating and a meticulous eye for detail
- You will be proficient in menu planning and sourcing food and products locally and always reaching for what is in season
- You will be experienced in kitchen management and team development
- You will have the ability to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities
- You will be a team player who can collaborate with all departments and key stakeholders and collaborators to drive the success and reputation of the business
Xpress Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
All candidates registering with Xpress Recruitment will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in UK and any relevant qualifications and references.