Head Chef

An exciting opportunity is available at Cross Inn, Isle of Lewis for an experienced chef to lead and develop our offering. 

They will have a passion for using sustainable local produce and showcasing Scotland’s larder. Working with locally sourced produce wherever possible, the candidate should instil this enthusiasm to their team to inspire and energise, whilst also improving food standards. 

The chef must be commercially minded and able to lead a small team to deliver hearty Scottish cuisine within set financial targets. They will maintain essential kitchen disciplines and standards of food hygiene, as well as exceed guest expectations.

Finally, the candidate will maintain a professional and proactive relationship with the management team to grow and develop the food strategy. This is an opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on the direction of an expanding food business.

Due to lockdown, this role is not for an immediate start. The successful candidate will commence employment when Hospitality reopens, which is expected to be at the end of April. Interviews to commence 10th March.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary £22,000 pro-rata + tips and target-related bonus

Pension Scheme
Initial 6-month seasonal contract with the potential to be made permanent
This is not a live-in position but space for a campervan or caravan may be available
Must have own transport due to the location

What we need from you:

Experience - previous or similar experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Enthusiasm - a true passion for hospitality, along with a genuine desire to get it right for the customer

Leadership – ability to inspire and energise the team to make sure they deliver a consistently high standard of food, which looks as great as it tastes

Commercially minded – the experience in budget planning, cost control, waste minimisation

Compliance – implement and monitor food safety – HACCP procedures

Initiative – planning, proposing, and preparing new dishes for approval. We’re up for doing things differently and will try (almost) everything once

Flexibility – Working a 40 hour week you’ll be flexible with your shifts to meet the needs of the business.