Head Chef - Independent Hotel

£50k+ package - Dundee commutable

Head Chef Rewards

A competitive salary circa £40-45k depending on experience is available for this role.The hotel offers an excellent benefits package including bonus potential and in-house discounts.

The Place

Xpress is delighted to be working with an independent hotel who are now seeking a Head Chef for this Dundee & Angus-based property. Our client would also see this as a great opportunity for an experienced Sous ready for a promotion who has been working within a hotel-style property, and is now looking to get that step up and be part of a team and property that has a massive vision and is set within the rural countryside of Scotland.

The Job

As Head Chef you will lead the kitchen team working alongside the GM to reposition the hotel to become a property offering a varied food offering with a broad product offering that entices guests to stay and use the facilities within.
As Head Chef you will oversee your Sous, the Chef de Partie's, Commis and Kitchen Porters across all sections of the kitchen, ensuring that the produce is prepared to the agreed standard and that cleanliness is paramount and high standards are maintained at all times. A strict adherence to HACCP principles is a must, from fridge management and date labelling to effective vacuum packing and blast chilling. Whilst the Head Chef is the creative force for all menus, you will be expected to engage with your team in presenting, suggesting and promoting new and exciting dishes and to contribute menu ideas for each new menu as a team.

The Person

You must have Hotel experience,be able to deliver A la carte and function menu food at the same time and be hands-on. Evidence of apassion for using the best produce available and the ability to prepare it profitably and to give guests a great experience should be evident in applying resumes. This role is not a Mon-Fri role so flexibility to work when needed, including weekends, and nights is pivotal. This role will suit someone with kitchen management experience, preferably with multiple revenue streams and having worked in hotel events and hotel restaurant operations is critical.

Xpress Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

All candidates registering with Xpress Recruitment will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in UK and any relevant qualifications and references.

No sponsorship is available for this role on this occasion.