Head Banqueting Chef

Stafffinders' Client; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £55,000 per annum

Discretionary service charge

29 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Salary exchange pension scheme

Uniform provided

Laundry of uniform

Meals on duty

Learning & development

Promotion opportunities

Colleague recognition

Job summary

Stafffinders' Client in Edinburgh is seeking a Head Banqueting Chef to lead a luxury hotel kitchen, setting high standards for banqueting service and inspiring a skilled team.

You will oversee menus, ensure flawless banquet execution, and drive culinary excellence using seasonal produce. This permanent role offers £55,000 per year plus a discretionary service charge, 29 days leave, private medical insurance, and a pension, with opportunities for growth within the group.

Responsibilities

• Lead an outstanding department by setting high standards and guiding development to achieve exceptional service.
• Align departmental goals with hotel strategy and manage results using financial principles.

Job description

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to elevate world-class events in Scotland's iconic capital? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Banqueting Chef (also suitable for an experienced Banqueting Head Chef, Banquet Chef, or Head Events Chef) to join our prestigious client in the luxury hospitality industry. Located in Edinburgh, this is a permanent role where you can showcase your culinary mastery, inspire a high-performing kitchen team, and create unforgettable banquet dining experiences.

What you will get in your new role

• Salary between £55,000 per annum
• Discretionary service charge
• 29 days annual leave per holiday year inclusive of all public holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Special colleague room rate across our luxury hotels
• Discounts on our destination Restaurants & Bars
• Discounts on our Spa Treatments & Products
• Uniform provided
• Laundry of uniform
• Meals whilst on duty
• Exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Opportunities for promotion and transfer across the group
• Colleague recognition and reward programmes

Responsibilities in your new role as Head Banqueting Chef

In this key leadership position, you will lead an outstanding department by setting high standards, providing guidance, and fostering development to achieve consistently high levels of service. You will create and seek opportunities to learn and to develop others to drive the performance of both the department and the hotel. By understanding our markets, competitors, and business model, you will ensure the department consistently delivers service standards. Applying financial and other management principles, you will take ownership and responsibility for departmental results, aligning fully with hotel strategy and setting clear departmental goals.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in a same or similar role within the hospitality industry, alongside fluent English skills and readiness for our 3 stage selection process. You hold high personal and professional standards, paired with excellent communication skills across colleagues, guests, and the management team. You possess thorough practical knowledge of the department, individual roles, and responsibilities, as well as the confidence to lead, encourage, motivate, and manage the department to exceed expectations. Passionate about bringing the best seasonal, local produce into multiple environments, you will manage and motivate your team to ensure they consistently achieve culinary excellence while actively nurturing their personal and professional development.