Head Chef - AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Salary up to £45k
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Inverness, in charge of the kitchen brigade of Beira, finalist of Scottish hotel awards 2026 in the best hotel restaurant category.
Beira is an informal restaurant that prides itself on sourcing ingredients from within a 50-mile radius, supporting local farmers and producers, and both delivering the freshest, highest-quality flavours, and being a true part of the local community.
The kitchen brigade ensures daily delivery of breakfast in line with AC by Marriott brand standards, and all-day contemporary Scottish x tapas style dining at Beira. Head chef is responsible for ordering and stock control, running kitchen service, and relevant food quality, safety and standards. This is a creative role, with head chef in the driving seat when it comes to menu offering, pricing, seasonality.
Our ideal candidate
- A great leader, and a good team player – this role is a hotel head of department
- Has a real passion for food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Is creative, flexible, and up to date with the food trends and products
Qualifications
- Fluent in English, and with unrestricted right to work in UK
- Must have prior senior chef experience in a similar environment
- Ability to use MS Office suite, and business appropriate (ordering, HR, brand) platforms
BENEFITS FOR YOU!
- Being a part of the world’s largest hotel brand, and a great management company
- Health Cash Plan
- Discounted room rates for you, as well as your Friends and Family, at Marriott hotels worldwide + Discount on Food & Beverage at Marriott hotels worldwide
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay
Only the candidates with the current right to work in UK without needing a work permit / visa sponsorship will be considered.
About Hotel Co 51
Hotel Co 51 is a fast-growing, European hotel operator of Moxy Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Element by Westin and AC Hotels by Marriott. Founded in Amsterdam in 2020 to support development and operations for the new hotel openings, it is currently operating 25+ properties in 8 countries (The Netherlands, France, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Poland) and expanding its reach with new properties in key markets. The company’s pipeline includes hotels in European strategic cities and airports. To learn more about Hotel Co 51, visit hotelco51.com.
About AC Hotels by Marriott
AC Hotels by Marriott is a design-led brand focused on thoughtful simplicity, refined experiences, and purposeful service. Every detail is carefully considered to create an intuitive and elevated stay, allowing guests to focus on what matters most. AC Hotels are proud participants in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global travel programme.
