Evening Events Kitchen Lead - Campus Catering

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is looking for an Evening Chef. The role involves overseeing catering staff for evening events, managing food preparation, and ensuring high service standards. Required qualifications include experience in a top-end restaurant, food hygiene certification, and a flexible working attitude. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

9 building closed days

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Qualifications

• Current or very recent experience in similar grade of post in top end hotel or restaurant.
• H&S qualification – IOSH.
• Food Hygiene – Minimum level 2.
• Full UK driving licence and commitment to drive University vehicles.
• Flexibility.
• Experience in menu development.
• Evidenced ability to produce dishes from fresh.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and oversee catering staff during evening events.
• Create and prepare menus and food items for evening events.
• Manage catering team and ensure high standards of service.
• Oversee all aspects of evening events including health and safety compliance.

Skills

Current or very recent experience in similar grade of post

H&S qualification – IOSH

Food Hygiene – Minimum level 2

Flexibility

Evidenced ability to produce dishes from fresh

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene (Desirable)

Job description

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is looking for an Evening Chef. The role involves overseeing catering staff for evening events, managing food preparation, and ensuring high service standards. Required qualifications include experience in a top-end restaurant, food hygiene certification, and a flexible working attitude. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.