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Head Chef - St Andrews Bay Clubhouse & Grill
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Fairmont St Andrews
Company Description
Fairmont St Andrews encapsulates luxury, and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues.
Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts, nestled in the home of golf. Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting:
- Two championship golf courses
- An award-winning spa and leisure facility
- Multiple food and beverage venues, including:
- St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill (AA Rosette Restaurant) – serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood
Guests enjoy a world-class experience on-site. We are within a 20-minute drive from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, making Scotland-wide commutes easy.
Job Description
Fairmont St Andrews has officially reopened St Andrews Bay Clubhouse & Grill and seeks an exceptional Head Chef to bring this new concept to life.
The restaurant will focus on:
- Premium seafood
- Signature steaks
- Farm-to-fork ethos
This is a unique opportunity to shape a kitchen from the ground up within one of Scotland’s most iconic five-star resorts.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will:
- Lead the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef
- Set operational standards, develop menus, and deliver high-quality dishes daily
- Manage a small, tight-knit team, fostering engagement and pride through hands-on leadership
- Handle small events and private dining, demonstrating flexibility, creativity, and strong organisational skills
- Navigate seasonal production challenges and logistical hurdles inherent to coastal operations
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We seek a calm, resilient leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and strives for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a small kitchen team
- Fostern a positive and professional workplace culture
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Operations & Performance
- Maintain food costs while controlling waste to maximise profits
- Ensure commercial success through menu strategy and kitchen efficiency
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Compliance & Quality
- Enforce strict health, safety, and food hygiene standards
- Update kitchen documentation and HACCP procedures
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Training & Development
- Coordinate kitchen onboarding and ongoing training
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Hands-On Execution
- Participate in daily cooking duties as needed
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- Menu Innovation
- Stay current with culinary trends and competitor activity
- Develop menus that reflect scenic British ingredients
Qualifications: About You
Ideal candidates have:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, or as a Senior Sous Chef with leadership potential
- A deep passion for seafood, steaks, and British seasonal produce
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead and inspire small teams
- Commercial acumen in cost management and menu development
Additional Information
Competitive Benefits Include:
- Generous salary and attractive annual leave
- Fairmont & Accor Group discounts, including:
- Friends & Family rates across hotels worldwide
- Discounts on food and beverage purchases
- Meal allowance:
- Complimentary meals when on duty
- Wellbeing Programme:
- Spa & leisure membership
- Mental health support resources
- Golf Access:
- Free golf for Fairmont guests
- Professional Growth:
- Ongoing training & industry certificates
Job Details
- Job Category: Culinary
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Schedule: Full-Time
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