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Head Chef in a Hotel in Balintore, Scotland
Shore Hotel – 11 Main Street, Balintore, Tain, IV20 1UE
- Title
- Head Chef in a Hotel in Balintore, Scotland
- Employer
- Shore Hotel
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About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, dedicated and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Shore Hotel, a newly refurbished, independently run 5-bedroom hotel located just off the NC500 in the seaside village of Balintore.
Shore offers a 50-cover restaurant, 20-cover bar, seasonal takeaway. Our vision is centred around fresh, high-quality dishes from land and sea, using produce from our own farm just 1 mile away and seafood landed at the harbour across the road. A key part of this role is helping to tell that story through the menu and overall dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver cost-effective, seasonal menus that showcase local produce
- Lead, mentor and inspire a small kitchen team
- Oversee all kitchen operations
- Manage stock control, ordering and GP targets
- Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth operations
- Champion the story and provenance of ingredients across the menu
- Qualifications Requested
- Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality hospitality setting • Strong leadership and team management skills • Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and organisational skills • A passion for local sourcing and storytelling through food
- Contact
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office@shorehotel.co.uk
office@shorehotel.co.uk
01862 832522 - Salary expectation
- TBD
- Starting Date
- Mid May
- Website
- https://shorehotel.co.uk/
- Published
- Apr 20, 2026
