HEAD CHEF - THURSO

We are assisting a renowned hotel situated in the Thurso, in their search to recruit a Head Chef.

This hotel is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence and its unique location in Thurso making it an attractive opportunity for an experienced Head Chef.

The hotel benefits from its spectacular surroundings. 46 Bedrooms, 60 seater bar and banqueting for a maximum of 120.

A busy neighbourhood and tourist destination.

The Role

• Lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional, safe, high-quality dishes across all outlets
• Oversee menu development and seasonal offerings
• Drive food quality, consistency, specification compliance and guest satisfaction
• Manage financial performance, including food cost, purchasing, yield and waste
• Champion change initiatives, team development, compliance and kitchen standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver training for kitchen brigade, which is made up of 4 FT, 1 PT, Baker and KPs.
• Motivate and encourage the team.
• Lead menu planning, seasonal updates and product innovation.
• Ensure all dishes meet full specification, costings and brand presentation standards ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure systems, policies and procedures will be customer focussed and health & safety compliant.
• Regular updates to senior management and analysis of P&L accounts and budgets.
• Foster an environment of continuous departmental improvement

What we need from you

• Experience in a high-volume hotel or restaurant desirable
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage a kitchen and motivate a team
• Show your experience of managing profit and loss and how to continually improve the business working alongside senior managers and owner
• Bring a culture to the kitchen that is inclusive, hardworking and respectful

What is on offer

• £40k salary
• Highly subsidised rates at sister hotels
• Share of tronc
• Subsidised rates at sister properties
• A room in the hotel will be available for a period until you find accommodation - the owner will assist with this

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP VISA IN PLACE - YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK