Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bOur client is a world renowed Luxury Hotel operator. They are currently looking to recruit an Executive Head Chef for their leading operation based in Aberdeenshire.

Role

The Executive Head Chef is responsible for leading and managing the culinary operations across all aspects of the business. Charged with developing and delivering the food offering at the clubhouse, hotel, special events and tournaments, this role requires excellent management and culinary skills, and proven leadership abilities within the culinary arts and hospitality industry. This is a rare opportunity for a professional senior chef, with a demonstrable track record of delivering at the highest level, to join the senior management team of a dynamic, fast-paced organisation focused on luxury, five-star customer services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Oversee, manage, and develop the culinary offering and menus across all aspects of the business including clubhouse dining, restaurant dining, in-room dining, take-away services, bar food services, private dining menus and events catering.

- Implement and manage robust operating procedures across the estate kitchens and stores.

- Appoint, train, and manage the culinary team, ensuring careful rota management and labour cost controls are maintained.

- Ensure the culinary team is fully appraised of bookings and events with robust communication plans and prep procedures in place at all times.

- Oversee and manage food ordering, supplier agreements and costs in line with budget and business demands.

- Implement and maintain SOPs, portion control, plating standards, and waste management records to maximise efficiencies and profitability.

- Ensure correct stock and hygiene control procedures are adhered to at all times, including appropriate storage and labelling.

- Monitor and appraise menus in response to sales and customer feedback.

- Regular review of menu pricing and remain up to date on market activities and competitors.

- Work with the senior management team to ensure the smooth running of all food and beverage services and seek to make enhancements and improvements wherever possible.

- Ensure cleaning and hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level and detailed records are continually updated in compliance with the relevant licenses and authorities.

Qualifying Criteria:

- Demonstrable experience of leading a professional kitchen and culinary team

- At least three years\' experience in a senior role within a 4 or 5-star context

- Formal catering qualifications

- Culinary creativity, imagination, and flair

- Passion for cooking and high level of presentation

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities

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