As a Second Chef at Crerar Hotels Balmoral Arms, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to uphold and elevate our kitchen’s high standards. With your experience and energy, you’ll help inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently, even in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your passion for food will shine through in every aspect of your role, from food preparation to the creation of new dishes and menus. You’ll also provide leadership and guidance to the team, offering training and development to ensure continuous improvement. Adhering to the highest food hygiene standards, you’ll ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. In collaboration with the Head Chef, you’ll monitor portion control, manage waste, and maintain stock control, ensuring profitability while upholding the quality our guests expect. Flexible working hours, including early, late, and split shifts, will be required to meet the needs of the role.
As well as providing great food, we require someone with strong experience on food hygiene practices and team management, as well as a can do attitude. Ensuring a safe and productive working environment. We are a small productive team, serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (up to 80 covers per evening in high season)
Staff accomodation is available
Why Work with Us?
On top of the fantastic benefits below, we offer a salary of £36000
At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that’s why we offer:
- Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
- YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
- Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
- Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
- Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
- Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
- Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!
Be Part of Something Special.
Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day. Apply now and start your journey with Crerar Hotels!
Second Chef in Ballater employer: Balmoral Arms
At Crerar Hotels, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values passion and dedication in the hospitality industry. With stunning locations across Scotland and the Lake District, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being through benefits like Wagestream for instant wage access, comprehensive training programmes, and exclusive discounts at our hotels. Join us as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy meaningful career growth opportunities while being part of a team that truly cares about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
