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Head Chef
Star Hotel —Kingussie
- From £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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- Hotel
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- Up to £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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- Up to £45,000 a year
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Head Chef
Star Hotel —Kingussie
The Star Hotel features *21 charming rooms*, a busy bar, and a restaurant offering both a popular bar menu and a refined seasonal à la carte menu.
From £37,000 a year
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Head Chef
The Craiglynne Hotel —Grantown on Spey
The ideal person will have at strong experience, ideally 2 years in a similar position and will have the ability to deliver great service to our guests.
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Head Chef

Star Hotel
Kingussie

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £37,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Qualifications

Hospitality
Culinary experience
Cooking
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Food preparation
Kitchen management
Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Head Chef – The Star Hotel, Kingussie (Highlands, Scotland)

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our welcoming Highland hotel in Kingussie.

The Star Hotel features 21 charming rooms, a busy bar, and a restaurant offering both a popular bar menu and a refined seasonal à la carte menu. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong culinary leader to take full responsibility for kitchen operations and shape the food offering across the business.

We are looking for a Head Chef who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys developing people, and is driven to deliver consistently high-quality food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
Design, develop, and execute creative seasonal menus for both bar and restaurant
Take full responsibility for food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Manage kitchen staffing, training, rota planning, and team development
Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and food cost management
Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen regulations
Control kitchen budgets and contribute to overall profitability of the food operation
Maintain a positive, professional, and motivated kitchen environment
Work closely with senior management to drive standards and business growth

Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready for promotion
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a kitchen team
Passion for fresh, seasonal produce and modern Scottish / British cuisine
Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
Strong understanding of food costing, GP targets, and kitchen financial control
Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy, high-pressure environment
Flexible and hands-on approach to all aspects of kitchen work

Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on experience
Meals on duty
Staff accommodation may be available (subject to availability and fee)
Opportunity to lead the kitchen in a well-established Highland hotel
Supportive management and genuine scope to shape the food offering

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious and dedicated chef ready to take full ownership of a kitchen and make your mark in a Highland hotel, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter.

Please note: No sponsorship available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Experience:

Kitchen management: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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