Head Chef

Position: Head Chef
Employer: The Royal Mackintosh Hotel
Location: Dunbar
Salary: £31- £32K Per Annum
Working days / hours: 39 hours within a 5 to 6 day week
Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), employer’s pension contribution, Chef’s uniform and meals on duty.
You will have the required level of skills and knowledge for preparing, cooking and finishing complex made to order using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. You will be required to prepare complex marinades, concentrated stock, herb & spice blends, and ingredient fusions.
You will also be involved in planning of seasonal dishes and specials in addition to our established menus. You will work in conjunction with Manager and owner. You will also be training supervising junior chefs, further duties will include monitoring and management of food waste, dealing with suppliers, rotation quality checks, implementing and ensuring compliance of hygiene and health & safety guidelines. You will also regulate and monitor food temperatures, and assist in cost analysis and review, and preparing reports and schedules, performing key duties as assigned.
The key skills and qualities we are looking for are:
At least 3 years culinary expertise
Good communication skill
A flexible attitude
Enthusiastic about food and hospitality industry
Team player
CLOSING DATE : 28/02/2026