The Place
Our hotel in Plockton is a home away from home for those looking to explore the stunning northwest Highlands and nearby Hebridean islands including Skye, overlooking the tranquil waters of Loch Carron, Plockton Inn embodies the spirit of Scottish hospitality and seaside charm.
Our Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood straight off the boat and our bar is popular with locals and tourists making for a fantastic and fun experience all round. With the great outdoors at your feet, there’s plenty to do during your downtime.
As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction, and contributing to the overall success of our inn. If you're looking for more than just a job – if you're seeking a fulfilling and enriching experience in one of Scotland's most charming coastal villages – then consider joining us at Plockton Inn. Become part of our team and embark on a journey of hospitality, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments at Plockton Inn.
The Position
As Head Chef you will lead, inspire and motivate your kitchen team to deliver a high-quality food offering in our hotel restaurant and bar.
You will take ownership of the kitchen and brigade, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes whilst monitoring guest insights, using feedback to drive a culture of improvement.
Responsible for all aspects of menu planning, rota management, stock control, budget control as well as food hygiene and safety compliance.
You will liaise with our central Chef Committee in regard to menu ideas, procurement and supplier performance.
The Person
Beyond the first-class physical modelling of our hotels, we’re also investing in our people. Our vision has four key pillars; our people, our guests, our communities, and our environment, and what matters most to us is delivering an authentic experience of the Scottish Highlands to our guests. This can only happen with a strong team that shares our Vision.
You will be self-disciplined, organised and an effective communicator with the confidence and leadership to inspire and motivate a team, with the ability to coach and give feedback to team members to improve performance.
You will have an understanding of different communication styles, along with your own, with the ability to communicate with versatility at all levels.
You will be passionate about delivering high quality, seasonal food with the willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with kitchen budgets.
You will have experience in a similar role, ideally within a hotel environment, and have achieved the relevant Food Safety qualifications.
The Package
Salary up to £46K dependant on experience + service charge + company benefits inc:
Discount for you and your family and friends on accommodation, food and beverages
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company
EyeMed
Cycle Scheme
Employee discount platform providing savings at 130,000 retail and entertainment including supermarkets, holidays, shopping and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend incentive scheme
About Highland Coast Hotels
We are a collection of unique hotels located along the North Coast 500 with our people at the very heart of what we do. Spirit, warmth, authenticity, that’s what we look for. We encourage curiosity, energy, passion, and fun. Creating experiences that exhilarate and enlighten our guests as we showcase the very best in Highland Hospitality. It’s important to us that we nurture and develop our people to be the very best they can be. Training and career opportunities are on offer along with fabulous work locations, great rates of pay, flexible hours, and lots of other lovely perks. Find out more at highlandcoasthotels.com.