Bistro Head Chef

JOIN THE KITCHEN TEAM AT BALBIRNIE HOUSE

Head Chef: Bistro Restaurant

Salary: £37,000 per annum \+ service charge (circa £3,500\)

Would you like to join Team Balbirnie and become part of our ever\-growing history?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to join our kitchen team and play a key role in the exciting launch and development of our new Bistro restaurant.

Ideally, you will have a strong background in hotel or high\-quality restaurant kitchens, with a genuine passion for producing well\-executed, modern food. You will have a good understanding of straightforward, contemporary Bistro\-style cooking, with a focus on quality ingredients, consistency and presentation.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will help lead the day\-to\-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards across food quality, service, hygiene and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the Executive Chef with the day\-to\-day running of the kitchen.

· Take a leading role in the launch and ongoing development of the Bistro restaurant.

· Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment.

· Maintain consistently high standards across food preparation, cooking, presentation and service.

· Assist with menu development, contributing ideas that reflect a modern, approachable Bistro style.

· Ensure all dishes are prepared and delivered to a consistently high standard.

· Confidently manage and expedite the kitchen pass during service.

· Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.

· Provide guidance and support to junior chefs, including food preparation, line cooking and plating.

· Support the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team.

· Oversee the organisation and management of kitchen stock and ingredients.

· Manage food and product ordering through Procure Wizard.

· Support effective stock management, portion control and the reduction of food waste.

· Ensure a robust first\-in, first\-out (FIFO) stock rotation system is maintained.

· Ensure all food products are correctly dated, labelled and stored in accordance with HACCP procedures.

· Ensure cooking stations are fully stocked and prepared before and throughout busy service periods.

· Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards are consistently achieved.

· Ensure food storage areas and refrigeration units are clean, organised and maintained to the required standards.

· Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health \& safety and kitchen cleanliness.

· Work collaboratively with the wider hotel and Front of House teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

· Has previous experience as a Head Chef.

· Ideally has previous experience working within a hotel environment.

· Has a strong understanding of modern, straightforward Bistro\-style cuisine.

· Takes pride in quality, consistency and attention to detail.

· Is confident leading and supporting a team during busy services.

· Has a calm, organised and hands\-on approach.

· Has strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen standards.

· Is commercially aware and understands the importance of food cost, waste management and portion control.

· Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

· Is enthusiastic about being part of a new restaurant launch and helping shape its identity, standards and future success.

· Is passionate about hospitality and takes pride in delivering an exceptional experience for every guest.

Qualifications \& Experience

· Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional culinary environment.

· Strong kitchen and culinary skills, with a clear focus on food quality and safety.

· Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience supporting or managing a kitchen team.

· Previous experience within hospitality and restaurant operations.

· Supervisory experience within a food production or professional kitchen environment.

· Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast\-paced kitchen.

· Good understanding of stock control, food costs and kitchen organisation.

What We Offer

£37,000 per annum \+ service charge (circa £3,500\)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Head Chef to work closely with the Executive Chef and have a genuine influence on the launch, development and future success of our new Bistro restaurant.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the menu, develop the kitchen team and establish the standards and identity of an exciting new dining experience at Balbirnie House.

Join Team Balbirnie

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef looking for their next challenge and wanting to join a fast\-paced, high\-performing hotel team renowned for its approach to and delivery of Scottish hospitality.

At Balbirnie House, we value community, collaboration and camaraderie, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and wants to become part of our established and supportive team.

We look forward to welcoming applications from talented chefs who are ready to take the next step in their career and become part of Team Balbirnie.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,500\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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