Head Chef - Pan-Asian Cuisine

Overview

Be part of the Family. We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

Crieff Hydro is one of Scotland’s most iconic hospitality businesses, welcoming over 200,000 guests a year across our hotels, restaurants, bars and experiences. Recent major investments have seen our kitchens, restaurants and bars at Crieff Hydro transformed to provide an updated offering to our guests. At the heart of our food story sits EAST – our bold, vibrant South-East Asian restaurant
, delivering Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Japanese and Pan-Asian flavours in a modern, theatrical dining experience.

We are now seeking an exceptional Head Chef with extensive experience in Pan-Asian cuisine to take ownership of EAST – someone who can lead a kitchen like a business, a brand and a brigade, and who truly lives our values:
Be Creative. Be Curious. Be Thoughtful. Be Positive. Be You.

• A Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with several years experience in Pan-Asian / Asian-inspired kitchens.
• A confident leader of large, multi-section brigades.
• Strong in menu development, GP control and kitchen systems.
• Commercially minded but creatively driven.
• Passionate about developing people and building culture within the kitchen.
• Experience in high-volume, destination restaurants or hotels is a strong advantage.
• The ability and flexibility to help support in other areas of our busy kitchen where needed.

• You’ll have previous 4 or 5 star experience at Head Chef/Senior Sous level as a minimum.
• Champion the EAST concept and continuously evolve it.
• Lead, inspire and develop the team around you.
• Deliver strong GP, labour control and stock discipline.
• Contribute to the creation of menus that are exciting, profitable and guest data-driven.
• Make Crieff Hydro a place chefs are proud to work.
• Live and breathe by the company values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You.

• Live-in Accommodation – On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn’t guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Free Meals on Shift – Stay fuelled and focused with delicious staff meals while you work.
• Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy free leisure membership for you and a partner, 30% off retail, 50% of food and drinks, and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays – Discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night.
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager you recommend.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team – Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression – With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have opportunities to grow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support – 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party – We love to celebrate our people with team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party.

We have dedicated social media pages for our Careers within the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.

Please note:

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.