Breakfast​/Lunch Chef

About the Company

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

Crieff Hydro Hotel is located in the heart of Scotland, set in a 900 acre estate in Perthshire. With 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self‑catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 on‑site activities – including a spa, leisure centre, horse‑riding centre and the exciting Action Glen.

As Breakfast/Lunch Chef you will motivate the team to prepare excellent food and provide excellent service for up to 650 people on busy days. You will work closely with the management team to continuously improve our offering and coach the team to reach their career aspirations. You will play a key role in supporting the lunch team throughout lunch service to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality meals.
• Maintain freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Coordinate with management on menu improvements.
• Co‑train and coach team members for career development.
• Support the lunch service team during busy periods.

Previous industry experience and a qualification in professional cookery would be great. Passionate about ensuring each plate is perfect; able to work with high volumes, stay calm under pressure and flexible with variable hours.

• Live‑in accommodation with bills included.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Career development opportunities.
• Leadership development programme.
• Exclusive discounts on leisure, retail, food, drinks and hotel activities.
• Discounted hotel stays at all our hotels.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus up to £500 per successful recommendation.
• Guest‑mention incentive.
• Well‑being support via Health Assured employee assistance programme.
• Team events and annual staff party.

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.