Head Chef

Job overview

The Head Chef role is onsite in Waynesville, NC, with a salary of $68,000–$72,000 per year. The Scotsman Public House is a Celtic-American gastropub with a strong local reputation and a focus on UK and Irish classics alongside American favorites. The Head Chef leads kitchen operations and staff, overseeing food preparation, scheduling, food safety, inventory, and cost control. The role also supports menu development and catering while helping maintain a positive, effective kitchen team.

What you'll do

• Lead, manage, and train kitchen staff
• create weekly schedules
• supervise cooking and food preparation
• ensure menu items are executed correctly
• enforce food safety and sanitation protocols
• manage inventory, ordering, deliveries, and food costs
• work kitchen shifts and fill positions as needed
• collaborate on menu items and specials
• create menus and pricing
• facilitate catering events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head chef

full-time

waynesville nc

the scotsman public house

gastropub

kitchen leadership

food preparation

menu development

inventory management

food safety

catering

$68k–$72k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance, employee discounts, free food and snacks, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, and shift meals.

Why this role

Requires at least four years as a Head Chef and ten years in a restaurant kitchen; UK, Scottish, Irish, and English cuisine knowledge required.

About the employer

The Scotsman Public House is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.