Job Description

HEAD CHEF

Edinburgh

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Job Overview

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong culinary background, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food production, ensuring that our dishes are prepared to perfection while fostering a positive and efficient working environment.

You would be joining one of Scotland's largest and most respected independent Scottish hospitality groups who operate a diverse portfolio across the country. We are proud to serve quality, freshly prepared dishes from the finest local ingredients sourced from trusted Scottish suppliers.

Duties

Overseeing the daily kitchen operation, ensuring efficiency and consistency at all times. Designing, costing and delivering menus and specials that highlight fresh Scottish ingredients and seasonal produce in collaboration with the company Executive Chef. Leading the hiring, training and development of your kitchen team. Working closely with the General Manager to plan rotas, managing rotas, managing labour budgets, and optimising kitchen performance. Monitoring wastage, costings, and stock rotation, ensuring profitability and minimal waste. Maintaining the CookSafe food safety system and ensuring full allergen compliance following company safety standards. Following the company-approved supplier chain, purchasing products for quality and value. Maintaining accurate documentation for recipes, costings and allergen information within company guidelines.

Qualifications

Proven experience leading a busy, high-volume kitchen. Strong knowledge of menu planning, costing, and allergen management. Excellent skills in ordering, stock control, and GP management. Experience with CookSafe record keeping and food safety compliance. Ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver high standards daily. Experience preparing all dishes from scratch using local produce.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene or equivalent qualification. Experience in achieving key kitchen KPIs including GP%, labour%, and EHO/internal audit performance. Punctuality. Hard-working. An excellent team leader. Good communication skills. A team player.

What We Offer:

An annual salary of 40,000 - 50,000. An excellent bonus scheme (further details provided at interview). An equal share of gratuities across all employees. 28 days annual holiday. Access to company apprenticeship and management training programmes, backed by City & Guilds / SCQF / SVQ qualifications in professional cookery and hospitality management. Career development opportunities within one of Scotland's largest independent hospitality groups. The potential for long term opportunities to run your own kitchen or venue within the company.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a highly respected Scottish hospitality group who values local produce, professional development, and has a passion for great food, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person