Job Ref: BES7224
Branch: The Craiglynne Hotel
Location: Craiglynne, Grantown-on-Spey
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary discussed at interview.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: as required
Hours per week: 48
Posted date: 12/05/2026
Closing date: 02/07/2026
We currently have an amazing opportunity to join the team as Head Chef.
Bespoke Benefits… What’s in it for you?
At Bespoke Hotels, our people are our biggest asset. We focus on engagement and individual development, working with natural strengths and supporting education from a commercial perspective. We create pathways so our people know the direction their careers will head.
We believe that great hospitality can only be delivered by a happy, motivated and engaged team; so this is at the heart of our culture and of our ‘Be-Attitude’ values.
We are proud to provide equal opportunities for our team members, encouraging inclusive and creative culture, providing long-term careers, supporting community and assisting in environmental matters.
At Bespoke, we ensure meaningful relationships with our colleagues, guests and third-party suppliers, positively celebrating diversity and inclusion within our teams, encouraging collaboration and creativity.
We offer competitive salaries, incentives, ample scope for personal development and discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends.
Requirements:
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.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality, that is reliable and willing to learn as part of this growing team.
Duties will include:
- To supervise, train and motivate the kitchen team to achieve Company standards and comply with food and health and safety regulations.
- Planning and implementing new menus.
- Ensuring all commodities are on site at an appropriate stock level to service hotel guests.
- Ensuring inductions and performance reviews are completed to evaluate individuals and the teams performance in order to set agreed objectives.
Being Bespoke:
Bespoke Hotels was founded in 2000 and has consistently grown to the point where we now manage over 9,500 hotel rooms, 8,000 employees and £815 million of assets.
We stand today as the UK’s Largest Independent Hotel Group, owning a number of hotels and partnering with an ever-increasing portfolio alongside this. Every agreement we have is Bespoke by name, and bespoke by nature. Our properties range from specialist golfing hotels, to award-winning spa resorts and chic city centre properties.
We pride ourselves on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style, with over 90 management agreements across the UK, alongside a further 30 management consultancy services, and 100 hotels with sales marketing services only.
About Us
Located in the Grantown-on-Spey, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the Craiglynne Hotel features 82 guestrooms, restaurant, bar, and conservatory. It’s position on Speyside makes it ideal for hikers trekking the Cairngorms, golfers wishing to play at one of the many nearby Championship courses, as well as whisky enthusiasts sampling the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail.
Surrounded by immaculate gardens and views across of the neighbouring Cromdale Hills, the Craiglynne Hotel is located overlooking Grantown-on-Spey, just 12 miles from Aviemore Station and 33 miles from Inverness Airport.
We truly believe our people are our biggest asset and to reflect that we offer:
- Market leading Rates of Pay
- Anniversary Bonus
- Flexible Shifts, full and part time to fit around other commitments
- 28 Days paid Holiday (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum 33 Days per year
- Full Training and Supervision Given
- Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications to help you progress
- Subsidised Accommodation Available includes WiFi, Food, Energy Bills, Rates and Licences
- Introduce a Friend Scheme worth £600+
- Anniversary weekend stay for you or to give as a gift to family or close friends
- Access to complimentary Mental Health Wellbeing services
- Discounted Bespoke Hotel Stays, for you, your family and friends
- 50% off all Food Beverage during Bespoke Hotel Stays
- A range of local in-house benefits
- many more!
