We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Floating Head Chef to work between all of our venues (The Albyn, The Cults Hotel and The Bieldside Inn)  to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.

The main job elements include but are not limited to;

• Managing the kitchen operation including food service and managing the kitchen team when required
• Providing a strong support for our senior kitchen teams and covering holidays when required
  
• Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Working with the senior kitchen teams to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifying that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
• Ensuring the entire kitchen team adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Managing the food inventory and ordering stock
• Ensuring that customers receive excellent quality food

YOU...

Are dedicated and passionate about food... an interest in Scottish food and utilising local produce is a plus.

Are inventive and love to come up with ideas and daily specials

Have at least two years experience in a Head Chef position

Ideally living in Scotland, or willing to locate ASAP to the gorgeous, Aberdeen!

Ready to get started

A LITTLE ABOUT - The Cults Hotel

A privately owned boutique hotel situated in the picturesque village of Cults, The Cults Hotel boasts 15 bespoke bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant and garden room as well as "local favourite", The Pub.

Open seven days a week, The Cults Hotel offers classic dishes with a contemporary twist alongside a wide selection of wine and craft ales. Our two function suites are popular venues for breakfast meetings, conferences, product launches, dinner dances and wedding receptions. If you are looking for something a bit different but still retaining a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, then The Cults Hotel is the ideal choice. 

A LITTLE ABOUT US..

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion. 

WHAT DO YOU GET?

A competitive salary and full contract

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)

Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)

Salary plus Tips

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Fantastic team and work environment

A business who cares about you

Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!

If you're an experienced Head Chef and want to develop your career within a growing and passionate company then apply now to join our team and come along on the journey!

We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Floating Head Chef to work between all of our venues (The Albyn, The Cults Hotel and The Bieldside Inn)  to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.

The main job elements include but are not limited to;

• Managing the kitchen operation including food service and managing the kitchen team when required
• Providing a strong support for our senior kitchen teams and covering holidays when required
  
• Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Working with the senior kitchen teams to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifying that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
• Ensuring the entire kitchen team adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Managing the food inventory and ordering stock
• Ensuring that customers receive excellent quality food

YOU...

Are dedicated and passionate about food... an interest in Scottish food and utilising local produce is a plus.

Are inventive and love to come up with ideas and daily specials

Have at least two years experience in a Head Chef position

Ideally living in Scotland, or willing to locate ASAP to the gorgeous, Aberdeen!

Ready to get started

A LITTLE ABOUT - The Cults Hotel

A privately owned boutique hotel situated in the picturesque village of Cults, The Cults Hotel boasts 15 bespoke bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant and garden room as well as "local favourite", The Pub.

Open seven days a week, The Cults Hotel offers classic dishes with a contemporary twist alongside a wide selection of wine and craft ales. Our two function suites are popular venues for breakfast meetings, conferences, product launches, dinner dances and wedding receptions. If you are looking for something a bit different but still retaining a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, then The Cults Hotel is the ideal choice. 

A LITTLE ABOUT US..

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion. 

WHAT DO YOU GET?

A competitive salary and full contract

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)

Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)

Salary plus Tips

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Fantastic team and work environment

A business who cares about you

Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!

If you're an experienced Head Chef and want to develop your career within a growing and passionate company then apply now to join our team and come along on the journey!