Head Chef

Description:

Head Chef - Scottish Borders (Full‑Time)  
Flexible Workforce Solutions is delighted to support a well‑established hospitality venue in the beautiful Scottish Borders as they recruit an ambitious and talented Head Chef to lead their kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary professional who combines creativity, commercial awareness, and strong leadership - perfect for someone ready to make their mark in a busy, high‑quality operation.
 
What We're Looking For You'll bring passion, drive, and a commitment to delivering exceptional food using fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. You will also be able to demonstrate:
Culinary Excellence
Outstanding cooking skills with the ability to adapt to local tastes and market demand
A talent for developing profitable menus with an emphasis on quality and seasonality Leadership & Team Management
Experience motivating, developing, and supervising kitchen teams in a positive and professional manner
A collaborative approach, recognising and respecting the contribution of all departments Commercial & Operational Strength
Proven ability to manage a profit centre, control costs, and minimise waste
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
A sound understanding of food hygiene, compliance, and Health & Safety standards Experience & Qualifications
Around 10 years' kitchen experience, with at least 3 years as Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef
SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery and REHIS Food Hygiene (Level 2) are desirable but not essential Key Responsibilities In this leadership role, you will be responsible for:

Maintaining the highest standards across all food preparation and service
Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality in every dish that leaves the kitchen
Managing and mentoring the kitchen team
Overseeing kitchen stock, supplier relationships, and cost control
Driving efficiency while supporting wider business goals
Monitoring performance, sales, and profitability in collaboration with the management team The Venue You'll be joining a long‑established and continually developing hospitality business offering:

A popular main restaurant operating 7 days a week, serving up to 90 covers on busy services
A welcoming lounge bar offering informal dining and private event capability
Additional private dining spaces with flexibility for celebrations, meetings, and exclusive functions
Extensive conference and banqueting facilities, including a major function suite accommodating up to 220 guests This is a varied and exciting environment for a Head Chef who thrives on both high‑quality restaurant service and large‑scale event catering.
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Group Life Insurance (6× annual salary)
Share of tips
Complimentary B&B stay on each employment anniversary
Food & Beverage discounts
Length‑of‑service incentives
Additional employee benefits including:
Discounted or free food
Staff discounts
Sick pay If you are a hands‑on, inspirational Head Chef with a passion for fresh local food and the drive to lead a well‑established kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Flexible Workforce Solutions