Oversees a restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests.

Oversees a restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests. May assist in prep work, such as chopping vegetables, but more often will be involved in cooking specialty dishes to pair with whiskies. Chooses ingredients and designs a menu based on the seasonal availability of food items and alongside the whisky brands represented in the restaurant or bar. Creates unique dishes that inspire guests to come back again and again to see what is new in the restaurant.

What would you be doing?

• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
• Selects choice ingredients that will match best the whisky
• Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant
• Coaches the sous-chef and other members of the kitchen staff, so they perform at their best
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience
• Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
• Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy
• Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team

What is expected from you?

You are excepted to have a whisky knowledge and experience in tasting them so you can easily pair them with food.

It is essential to be creative and design savoury pairing and sweet ones.

Long hours are ahead of you. Being highly motivated for yourself and the team is also a key to success in this field.

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• knowledge of whisky trends and tastings.
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Leadership skills
• the ability to work well with others.
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes.
• maths knowledge.
• the ability to work well with your hands.

What about the pay?

Head Chefs can expect to earn between 25,000 to 50,000 pounds per year depending on experience.

What qualifications do I need?

 You can become a Chef without a qualification, but you will need to start working in a kitchen and level up. From Commis to Sous-chef you will learn along all skills needed. In the whisky industry, a WSET level or EWA would be appreciated.

What about further training?

Training in Culinary Arts, Experience, Works Quickly, Physical Stamina, Creative Flair, Flexible Schedule, Strong Communication, Organisational Skills, Team Mentality, Leadership Skills

Anything else I need to know?

Don’t be afraid of experiment!

You can become a Chef without a qualification, but you will need to start working in a kitchen and level up. From Commis to Sous-chef you will learn along all skills needed. In the whisky industry, a WSET level or EWA would be appreciated.