At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team and create delicious dishes in a vibrant café environment.
- Company: Dalmore Farm, a well-established café and restaurant in the beautiful Highlands.
- Benefits: Enjoy no evenings, no Sundays, Christmas off, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Supportive ownership and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Join us to make an impact with your culinary skills and lead a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef and a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Dalmore Farm is a busy and well-established café, restaurant and farm shop in the Highlands. With 150 covers and a reputation for quality food and excellent customer service, we are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and help drive the business forward.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing great food, maintaining high standards, and leading a committed team in a supportive and positive environment.
Why Join Us?
- No evenings
- No split shifts
- No Sundays
- Christmas and New Year off
- Supportive ownership team
- Established and experienced kitchen team
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
The Role:
As Kitchen Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, food safety, cleanliness and team performance. You will be an organised, hands-on leader who enjoys motivating others and helping people develop. Working closely with the owners and front-of-house team, you will play an important role in the continued success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the kitchen team during daily service
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Train, mentor and develop kitchen staff
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members
- Work alongside the team to create daily and seasonal specials
- Ensure food hygiene, HACCP and compliance records are maintained accurately
- Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen environment
- Manage stock control, ordering, food costs and waste reduction
- Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver an excellent customer experience
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Senior Chef
- Experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment
- Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP procedures
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality
Working Pattern:
- Monday to Saturday
- One midweek day off
- No Sundays
- No evenings or split shifts
We look forward to hearing from you.
Kitchen Manager / Head Chef in Alness employer: Dalmore Farm Shop & Restaurant
Dalmore Farm is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and positive work environment where you can thrive as a Kitchen Manager. With no evening or Sunday shifts, competitive salary options, and a focus on employee development, you'll enjoy a balanced work-life while leading a dedicated kitchen team in the beautiful Highlands. Join us to be part of a well-established café and restaurant that values quality food and excellent customer service.
Contact Details:
Dalmore Farm Shop & Restaurant Recruitment Team
