Job Description
We're currently recruiting aHead Chef for our Lucky Pig kitchen at Paradise Palms - a progressive and popular independent venue awarded Best Vegetarian Restaurantin Scotland in 2017, and again last year in 2026.
Our food is American diner inspired comfort food, and we are proud to offer a veggie/vegan menu that appeals to our many regular omnivores, as well as those with a strictlyplant-based diet. Our menuevolvesseasonally with specials and desserts changingweekly.
Were looking for someonedriven and enthusiasticto work alongside our Company
Directors and Operations Manager, to help maintain our high standards and reputation. The
restaurant will be open 7 days a week and serves both restaurant diners and banqueting
food when we hold larger events. We are also in the process of working with our events team to expand our street food offerings, which will require menu developmenttrials in the kitchen and restaurant.
Were looking forsomeone passionateabout food, with great communication skills and
enthusiasm. Being vegetarian or vegan isn'ta requirement as we strive to make dishes that appeal to carnivores and all other dietaryneeds, but a successfulapplicant will need to be ready for the extra challenges this brings. We would like someone who is driven to progress personally, and also wants to help us as we grow and expand next year into a new venue and mobile events. With our planned expansion already being actioned, there is without doubt anopportunity to develop and grow within the company.
Asone of the country's best vegetarian/vegan restaurants, we value sustainability,
creativity and attention todetail. Our team are always striving to excel, and we are proud
to be providing delicious fun dishes (and cocktails) to our customers. We work with local suppliers and encourage specials that promote seasonality.
We need someoneequally skilled in kitchen and people management, and who can
ensure that Paradise Palms is a safe, fun and exciting place to work. This leading role will
encompass all aspects of kitchen operations: developing menus, managing stock and food
costs at a profitable level, kitchen maintenance, H&S, staff training and rotas. It would be
expected that these tasks would be completed whilst producing excellent world-class food
from our busy fast-paced kitchen.
It is paramount that you can work with a calm temperament in all the situations this job would offer. You would be expected to work well alongside a team in busy services and lead by example. We encourage upskilling the kitchen crew to create their own dishes and love everyone to be heard.
You would need to haveprevious experience in a similar position within the industry,
and have experience of role and tasks mentioned above. As you would be regularly liaising
with the Company Directors and Ops Manager, knowledge of Microsoft is preferable.
What we offer:
35-45k a year
Tips shared equally between front and back of house
Quarterly performance based bonuses and possible profit share
4-day working week available
Flexible hours and a great work life balance
No split shifts!
Paid breaks and staff meals provided
Staff, friends and family discounts
Wages paid weekly or monthly
Possibility of temporary accommodation for those looking to relocate
Supports career development with First Aid/Hygiene & Food Safety courses
Promoting internally with new future ventures already in the pipeline!
NEST pension scheme
AMRT1_UKCT
Our food is American diner inspired comfort food, and we are proud to offer a veggie/vegan menu that appeals to our many regular omnivores, as well as those with a strictlyplant-based diet. Our menuevolvesseasonally with specials and desserts changingweekly.
Were looking for someonedriven and enthusiasticto work alongside our Company
Directors and Operations Manager, to help maintain our high standards and reputation. The
restaurant will be open 7 days a week and serves both restaurant diners and banqueting
food when we hold larger events. We are also in the process of working with our events team to expand our street food offerings, which will require menu developmenttrials in the kitchen and restaurant.
Were looking forsomeone passionateabout food, with great communication skills and
enthusiasm. Being vegetarian or vegan isn'ta requirement as we strive to make dishes that appeal to carnivores and all other dietaryneeds, but a successfulapplicant will need to be ready for the extra challenges this brings. We would like someone who is driven to progress personally, and also wants to help us as we grow and expand next year into a new venue and mobile events. With our planned expansion already being actioned, there is without doubt anopportunity to develop and grow within the company.
Asone of the country's best vegetarian/vegan restaurants, we value sustainability,
creativity and attention todetail. Our team are always striving to excel, and we are proud
to be providing delicious fun dishes (and cocktails) to our customers. We work with local suppliers and encourage specials that promote seasonality.
We need someoneequally skilled in kitchen and people management, and who can
ensure that Paradise Palms is a safe, fun and exciting place to work. This leading role will
encompass all aspects of kitchen operations: developing menus, managing stock and food
costs at a profitable level, kitchen maintenance, H&S, staff training and rotas. It would be
expected that these tasks would be completed whilst producing excellent world-class food
from our busy fast-paced kitchen.
It is paramount that you can work with a calm temperament in all the situations this job would offer. You would be expected to work well alongside a team in busy services and lead by example. We encourage upskilling the kitchen crew to create their own dishes and love everyone to be heard.
You would need to haveprevious experience in a similar position within the industry,
and have experience of role and tasks mentioned above. As you would be regularly liaising
with the Company Directors and Ops Manager, knowledge of Microsoft is preferable.
What we offer:
35-45k a year
Tips shared equally between front and back of house
Quarterly performance based bonuses and possible profit share
4-day working week available
Flexible hours and a great work life balance
No split shifts!
Paid breaks and staff meals provided
Staff, friends and family discounts
Wages paid weekly or monthly
Possibility of temporary accommodation for those looking to relocate
Supports career development with First Aid/Hygiene & Food Safety courses
Promoting internally with new future ventures already in the pipeline!
NEST pension scheme
AMRT1_UKCT
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