The Role: We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to lead our dynamic kitchen team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary direction of The Taybank, crafting menus that showcase the best of Scottish seasonal produce, with a particular emphasis on ingredients grown in our walled garden and foraged locally.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen, from menu development to day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a time of growth and innovation, with plenty of scope for creativity and development in both our restaurant, garden kitchen and inhouse events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring a positive and productive working environment.

• Develop regularly changing, seasonal menus that highlight locally sourced and homegrown produce, adapting to daily changes in produce from the garden.

• Ensure efficient kitchen operations across all areas of the business, maintaining control over GP, wastage, and staffing budgets.

• Manage staff rotas and training, promoting a high standard of culinary skills and kitchen professionalism.

• Collaborate with the wider team to improve kitchen processes and overall guest experience, inspire and educate front of house on available produce and techniques.

• Embrace the opportunity to contribute to the culinary creativity of in-house events, such as our long table dinners, weddings and collaborations.

• Create opportunities for training and development within the team.

• Work closely with the growing team to plant produce in our garden for all menus, minimising waste and making use of gluts.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team.

• Exceptional knowledge of British seasonal produce.

• A passion for creating innovative dishes based on seasonal, local ingredients.

• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing kitchen budgets, GP, and minimising wastage.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage rotas and staff development.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with wonderful nature-friendly produce from our own walled garden at Murthly Castle Estate.

• Involvement in an exciting, creative environment with opportunities for menu innovation.

• Accommodation available for those relocating to Dunkeld.

• 25% staff discount.
  

Staff Accommodation

If you’re looking to make the move to beautiful Dunkeld, we have a private staff flat available to rent in the village until you find your own permanent place.

How to Apply: If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and working with some of the best local produce Scotland has to offer, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter to info@thetaybank.co.uk with HEAD CHEF APPLICATION in the subject line.

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