Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to join our Food & Beverage team within the Accommodation, Catering, and Events (ACE) - Business Development / Hotels division. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the smooth operation of two distinctive hotel kitchens and a full-service restaurant & bar: If you have a passion for hospitality, leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Leadership & team motivation - Ability to inspire and support a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skills - A commitment to delivering high-quality guest experiences. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities - Ability to handle operational challenges effectively. Knowledge of Hotel Kitchen operations - Expertise in food preparation, food hygiene, kitchen management and overall management of hotel kitchen operations, including wine, cocktails, and spirits. Ability to work under pressure - Capable of maintaining high standards during busy periods. Ensure that all Health & safety requirements are met whilst on shift to ensure a safe environment is provided and all our legal obligations met. Impeccable standards and an eye for detail. Flexibility and a positive can-do attitude. Continuously look to improve our standards; menu offering and deliver world-class hospitality. Be an ambassador for our brand and catering operation.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary of

34,610 to 39,906

per annum plus 15% premium band. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

21st October 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

About Us:

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team :

Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.

Please visit our website for further information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,610.00-39,906.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person