Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chef to join our vibrant culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead food preparation, menu planning, and kitchen management in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. As a Chef, you will be instrumental in delivering exceptional dining experiences, ensuring food safety standards are upheld, and inspiring your team to achieve culinary excellence. Your expertise in fine dining, catering, and food service management will help elevate our culinary offerings and delight our guests every day.
LOCATION: 2 Church Square, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5NE
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food production and efficient service delivery
- Oversee menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and inventory control to optimize food costs and minimize waste
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures and hygiene standards across all kitchen operations
- Manage shift schedules, coordinate catering events, and oversee banquet preparations to meet client specifications
- Supervise food handling, cooking, and presentation to maintain consistency and excellence in every dish served
- Implement food management practices that align with health regulations and industry best practices
- Train team members in culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and customer service standards
Skills
- Extensive experience with banquet operations, catering services, and fine dining environments
- Proven supervisory experience managing kitchen teams and overseeing daily operations
- Strong background in dietary department procedures and food safety sanitizing protocols
- Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, and kitchen management with a focus on quality control
- Knowledge of inventory management, cost control strategies, and inventory control systems
- Excellent leadership abilities with a focus on team management and staff development
- Familiarity with restaurant management principles including shift management and food service operations
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining attention to detail in food handling and presentation
- Experience in hospitality settings with a focus on serving diverse customer needs and dietary requirements
- Competence in managing food industry standards for cleanliness, safety, and sanitation processes
Join us as a Chef where your culinary talent will shine! Bring your passion for cooking, leadership skills, and dedication to excellence to create memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to inspire your team while elevating our culinary standards!
Pay: £31,400.00-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
