About the Role
Jubilee Hospitality is recruiting an experienced and passionate Head Chef for a permanent, live-in position at an award-winning luxury five-star hotel in Oban, Argyll & Bute. Set in an idyllic, remote location on Scotland’s west coast, the hotel features a rosette-awarded restaurant and hosts weddings, private functions and exclusive events. This is an opportunity to lead a kitchen delivering high-quality dining across restaurant and event services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, maintaining standards befitting a luxury hotel and rosette-awarded restaurant.
- Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation across restaurant and event menus.
- Develop menus that reflect the hotel’s high-quality dining offer.
- Manage and support the kitchen team, encouraging consistency and professional development.
- Oversee stock, ordering and food costs while minimising waste.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen health and safety standards.
What You'll Need
- Experience as a Head Chef within a high-quality hotel or restaurant environment.
- A passion for excellent food and consistently high standards of presentation.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to organise and motivate a kitchen team.
- The ability to plan and deliver restaurant service alongside weddings, private functions and events.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and cost control.
- A willingness to work in a remote west coast location.
What's on Offer
- A salary of £60,000 plus tronc.
- Live-in accommodation.
- A permanent Head Chef position at an award-winning luxury five-star hotel.
- The opportunity to lead a rosette-awarded restaurant kitchen in a scenic Scottish coastal setting.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing with your CV, highlighting your Head Chef experience and background in high-quality restaurant and event dining.