At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create high-quality dishes and maintain food safety standards.
- Company: Boutique hotel in Orkney with a focus on excellent service.
- Benefits: Opportunity for permanent role, supportive work culture, and team development.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for growth in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a creative kitchen and lead a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for food quality.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Opportunity Our client a boutique hotel in Orkney is recruiting for a Head Chef.
As Head Chef, youll lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food, excellent service and a safe, well-organised kitchen.
Youll be responsible for creating a positive team culture, maintaining food standards, managing costs and developing your team.
This is a temporary role with the opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities Lead the kitchen team by example every day.
Create a positive, respectful and supportive working environment.
Plan rotas to ensure the kitchen is staffed effectively.
Recruit, train and develop your team.
Hold regular one-to-one conversations and give constructive feedback.
Manage performance fairly and confidently where standards arent met.
Encourage teamwork between the kitchen and front of house.
Food Quality Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
Maintain recipe specifications and portion control.
Ensure menus are produced consistently and efficiently.
Monitor guest feedback and continually improve standards.
Support menu development with creativity and commercial awareness.
Food Safety
