Head Chef

Position Title: Head Chef - The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie

Department: Kitchen

Position Overview

The Head Chef leads the culinary operations of the hotel, overseeing kitchen staff, menu development, food preparation, and quality control. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional dining experiences across all hotel outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service, and banqueting. The Head Chef combines creativity, leadership, and business acumen to uphold the hotels brand and culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Design and execute innovative, seasonal menus that reflect the hotels identity and guest preferences
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and taste across all dishes
• Supervise food preparation and cooking activities across all kitchen sections
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and food storage

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen porters
• Delegate tasks and oversee daily kitchen operations
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development
• Foster a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture

Financial Oversight