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Head Chef
Calanais Visitor Centre

£43,000-£48,000 per annum.
Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Hours: This is a full-time role, working hours will vary throughout the year, with an average of 37.5 hours per week across the year.

Location: Calanais Visitor Centre, Calanais, Isle of Lewis. HS2 9DY.

The Calanais Visitor Centre is looking for a passionate, experienced Head Chef to lead the development of a brand-new catering offer at this internationally significant site. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team. Working in a brand-new kitchen, you’ll have the chance to build your team, design fresh and engaging menus, and create a food offer that reflects the cultural significance of the site while enriching the visitor experience.

The Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced chef to develop and lead the catering offer at the Calanais Visitor Centre. You’ll be passionate about taking local seasonal ingredients and making high quality food prepared on-site, taking pride in ensuring every dish meets your high expectations.

Regular working hours will generally be in the daytime; however, there will occasionally be a requirement to work flexibly, including evenings, early mornings and throughout the week (Monday-Saturday).

How to Apply

Apply online at: https://careers.calanais.org/roles
Learn more about working at Calanais: https://careers.calanais.org/
For informal queries: careers@calanais.org

Application Deadline: Wednesday 31/12/2025