Head Chef
Posted 6 days ago
- Pitlochry, Perth
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Why Join Pine Trees Hotel?
This is an excellent time to join our dynamic Pine Trees Management Team as Head Chef as we unveil our extensive refurbishment project. As we embark on our exciting rebrand and re-opening, you will be an integral part of our inspirational Management team, with several key managers joining together to drive this exciting new Pine Trees Hotel chapter forward.
Experience a warm welcome in the Scottish Highlands. Join us at Pine Trees Hotel as our new Head Chef and embrace the very best of Scottish culture. Nestled in the heart of Pitlochry, we invite everyone who joins our team to help us create a traditional Coorie lifestyle that reflects the natural beauty and serenity of our surroundings. At Pine Trees, we want our team and our guests to step away from the hustle and bustle and take in the breath-taking scenery within our 10-acre woodland estate.
You will work with a fantastic team with a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. We will help you to develop your skills and passions whilst offering boundless warmth and hospitality. Bringing your own ideas and creativity, to the Head Chef role, you will assist us to guide the guest experience beyond the expectation.
Your role:
To excel within this role, you'll display the ability to work to a budget whilst leading the way in menu creation and dish development. You'll be able to combine financial awareness with a flair and passion for food. You will be passionate to deliver the highest standards in menu offerings. As you are joining Pine Trees Hotel at this time of company growth, you will have high involvement in new menu design, working with local suppliers to ensure the best produce for our menus , working closely with the General Manager to run the kitchen budget in relation to occupancy, kitchen expenses and kitchen rota.
Main Responsibilities:
Leading a brigade of chefs catering for the Restaurant and conference and events facilities.
Taking responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the management of the kitchen including operating within company standards and in compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.
You will be responsible for ensuring the preparation, cooking and presentation of food consistently meets high standards and that the required profit objectives are achieved through efficient food costing and effective staff management and training.
Maximising sales and profit while always ensuring customer satisfaction
Coaching, training, and supporting all Chefs and apprentices to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve. You'll have the talent to build, develop and motivate a team to deliver excellent levels of customer care.
Work with the General Manager during on site audits to develop and build the offering.
About you:
We will support you by giving you the platform to develop, learn & shine!
We ask of you:
Ensure our guests experience and the food is presented to a high spec.
You'll be passionate about nurturing and developing your team through development programs and mentoring.
Great organiser and who can prioritise your workload.
Previous experience at Head Chef level or Senior Sous Chef Level
You will have previous managerial experience within a similar role.
Experience of working in a 4- or 5-star hotel
Benefits:
35 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receive
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover
We look forward to receiving your application for this role and welcoming you into our warm and friendly team and our haven within the Scottish Highlands.
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This is an excellent time to join our dynamic Pine Trees Management Team as Head Chef as we unveil our extensive refurbishment project. As we embark on our exciting rebrand and re-opening, you will be an integral part of our inspirational Management team, with several key managers joining together to drive this exciting new Pine Trees Hotel chapter forward.
Experience a warm welcome in the Scottish Highlands. Join us at Pine Trees Hotel as our new Head Chef and embrace the very best of Scottish culture. Nestled in the heart of Pitlochry, we invite everyone who joins our team to help us create a traditional Coorie lifestyle that reflects the natural beauty and serenity of our surroundings. At Pine Trees, we want our team and our guests to step away from the hustle and bustle and take in the breath-taking scenery within our 10-acre woodland estate.
You will work with a fantastic team with a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. We will help you to develop your skills and passions whilst offering boundless warmth and hospitality. Bringing your own ideas and creativity, to the Head Chef role, you will assist us to guide the guest experience beyond the expectation.
Your role:
To excel within this role, you'll display the ability to work to a budget whilst leading the way in menu creation and dish development. You'll be able to combine financial awareness with a flair and passion for food. You will be passionate to deliver the highest standards in menu offerings. As you are joining Pine Trees Hotel at this time of company growth, you will have high involvement in new menu design, working with local suppliers to ensure the best produce for our menus , working closely with the General Manager to run the kitchen budget in relation to occupancy, kitchen expenses and kitchen rota.
Main Responsibilities:
Leading a brigade of chefs catering for the Restaurant and conference and events facilities.
Taking responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the management of the kitchen including operating within company standards and in compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.
You will be responsible for ensuring the preparation, cooking and presentation of food consistently meets high standards and that the required profit objectives are achieved through efficient food costing and effective staff management and training.
Maximising sales and profit while always ensuring customer satisfaction
Coaching, training, and supporting all Chefs and apprentices to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve. You'll have the talent to build, develop and motivate a team to deliver excellent levels of customer care.
Work with the General Manager during on site audits to develop and build the offering.
About you:
We will support you by giving you the platform to develop, learn & shine!
We ask of you:
Ensure our guests experience and the food is presented to a high spec.
You'll be passionate about nurturing and developing your team through development programs and mentoring.
Great organiser and who can prioritise your workload.
Previous experience at Head Chef level or Senior Sous Chef Level
You will have previous managerial experience within a similar role.
Experience of working in a 4- or 5-star hotel
Benefits:
35 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receive
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover
We look forward to receiving your application for this role and welcoming you into our warm and friendly team and our haven within the Scottish Highlands.
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