The Horseshoe, Eddleston, Peebles
Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, 2 Chef de Partie

These exciting opportunities have just become available at the 3 rosette restaurant with rooms in the borders. Executive Chef Tony Borthwick needs a Sous Chef, a Pastry Chef and two CDP or strong commis chefs for the Horseshoe Inn, Eddlestone near Peebles. The new team will work directly with Tony and Riad, the new Head Chef. Live-in available if required.

Please contact Tony at the Plumed Horse on 0131 554 555

http://www.horseshoeinn.co.uk/Restaurant.aspx

RETAIL MANAGER

The Highland Chocolatier seeks an enterprising individual who will invest their creative spark and expertise in developing our company and established brand. The successful applicant will have strong management skills and up to date knowledge of retail merchandising, be discerning and artistic, capable of designing, directing and monitoring a retail effort against an annual plan and budget while striving for improved revenue and profit. Maintenance of the four-star standard of operation on premises is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with the chocolatier and food catering facets of the Company. University level education is preferred but not imperative. Several years work experience in a management-level retail position are required, as well as computer literacy inclusive of EPOS systems, and proven skills in staff management.

Full time for immediate start. Handwritten letter and CV to Iain Burnett, Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully PH9 0PL.

www.HighlandChocolatier.com

Prestonfield House Hotel, Edinburgh
Chef de Partie & Junior Sous Chef

A great opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie and Junior Sous Chef to join the brigade at Prestonfield.

Prestonfield is one of Scotland's highest-rated hotels, holding both the AA's supreme accolade of 5 Red stars and 5 Gold ones from VisitScotland too. As part of James Thomson’s Collection standards are high.

Prestonfield is a high-profile destination, described as "the most glamorous hotel in town" by The Independent newspaper and as "Edinburgh’s most exciting hotel… unrivalled anywhere else in the city" by Time Out magazine.

As well as a destination busy restaurant and the normal activities of a five star hotel, Prestonfield has a collection of prestigious private dining rooms and an exciting large-scale events operation.

Chef de Partie

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic brigade, committed to showcasing the very best of Scotland’s produce. Ideally the successful candidate will have recent experience at recognised establishments at Rosette level as Chef de Partie and possess good organisation and communication skills. Along with our Head Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining and building the properties already excellent reputation and have the desire and determination to climb the career ladder and help take the business to an even higher level.

Junior Sous Chef 

Food preparation in specific area ie. Larder, Sauce, Pastry
Reporting to senior chef on stock requirements – daily.
Working within approved menus.
Maintaining Health and Safety and Hygiene standards in work area
Carry out any other duties related to the role as may be required from time to time.

Candidates should have previous experience. Candidates should have City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent

All candidates must be available for onsite interview

Benefits for this varied and exciting role include, an attractive salary, 4 day working week including evenings and weekends, generous share of staff tips, free staff meals, free parking and a bike to work scheme

Salary £18,450p.a.

PLease contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to apply

 Eat on the Green Udny Green, Aberdeenshire, & Cocoa , Aberdeen

Second Chefs

Craig and Lindsay Wilson of award-winning restaurant Eat on the Green (Udny Green, Aberdeenshire) and Cocoa bar/bistro (Aberdeen city centre) are seeking second chefs for each establishment to move our business forward in the new year.  Eat on the Green has been trading for almost 8 years with a strong local reputation and operates as a successful fine dining restaurant.  Cocoa is a relatively new venture in the heart of the merchant quarter in Aberdeen and offers a stylish and contemporary upmarket bar bistro which is growing steadily in reputation.

A salary of £16-22k depending on skills and experience is offered for these posts. Call 01651 842337 to arrange interview with Craig Wilson and his head chefs Brian McLeish (Eat on the Green) and Michael Thackwray (Cocoa) and send CVs to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Eat on the Green website  Cocoa Website

Raemoir House Hotel
Chef de Partie

A fabulous opportunity to join Scotland's Country House Hotel of the Year 2011.
Raemoir House Hotel is a privately owned, rural Aberdeenshire business which aims to create a unique venue with the emphasis on providing the highest standards of hospitality.
The hotel has a newly awarded 2 rosette restaurant focusing on fresh local and seasonal produce, cooked well. Masterchef of Great Britain David Littlewood and his team incorporate modern and innovative techniques in their menus.  The successful candidate will be responsible for producing to the highest levels.  Our aim is to achieve a higher rosette standard and the successful candidate will be from a similarly aspiring background.

Key Skills
-           Ability to demonstrate kitchen and culinary skills to a high level.
-           Confident and professional manner.
-           Self motivated and driven with a passion for producing high quality food.
-           Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment
Salary Competitive and negotiable, dependant on experience.

 Accommodation may be available. 
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and must be available to start within one month.
Please send CV and covering Letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in the first instance.
www.raemoir.com