Head Chef

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Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for International themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (and government-authorised migration specialist), we enable talented professionals like you to be hired in UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

We are recruiting a Head Chef on behalf of an acclaimed Scottish seafood restaurant set in a spectacular waterfront location on Scotland's west coast. Celebrated for its commitment to exceptionally fresh local seafood, elegant presentation, and outstanding customer service, the restaurant offers guests an unforgettable dining experience overlooking a bustling harbour. With a reputation for culinary excellence and a loyal customer following, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead the kitchen of one of the region's most respected hospitality establishments.

Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!

• Position: Head Chef

• Employer: Premium Dining Restaurant

• Location: Oban, Scotland

• Gross salary package : circa £50,000 + (incl.share of serv.charge+targeted bonus)**

• Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5 days (tbc)

• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the culinary operation, leading a talented kitchen team in delivering outstanding seafood dishes that reflect the quality and freshness of Scotland's coastal produce. You will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, staff supervision, stock management, purchasing, food cost control, and compliance with food safety standards. Working closely with senior management, you will help drive culinary excellence and ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience.

To qualify for selection, you must have the following minimum requirements: -

• Eligibility to live and work in UK

• Experience in the preparation of authentic high-quality Italian & Seafood cuisines

• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality and formulation

• Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role

• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols

• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

In addition, you should also have the following attributes: -

• Performance, achievement and results driven

• Leadership qualities

• Time Management

• Have an eye for detail

• Able to work well with others

• Creative energetic and passionate about delivering culinary excellence

• Industrial training in a world renowned culinary/hospitality institute

• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual

• Sound health and fitness

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in culinary arts or similar

• FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE

GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE IN UK ON SPONSORED VISA AND LOOKING FOR ARE NEW SPONSOR :For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only. We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations.

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a video demo of your skills, photos of dishes you specialise in and /or have created, Instagram link (if avail.) menus you have worked on, plus any commendations and references to hand.

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates.

Important note:

UK APPLICANTS - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

**Please note the salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED

Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).