Head Chef

BaxterStorey; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BaxterStorey as a Retail Head Chef in Edinburgh, leading a dynamic team in a prestigious corporate dining facility. You'll focus on delivering exceptional catering services, fostering a vibrant team culture, and ensuring customer satisfaction with innovative food offerings.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts via Perkbox app

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role in food services.
• Background in hospitality or corporate dining.
• Strong team development focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure excellent service.
• Develop relationships with the team and the Executive Chef.
• Implement food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Financial Acumen

Creativity

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Company Description

Retail Head Chef - Come be a part of the food revolution!

Salary - up to £40K-£43K based on experience, with Monday to Friday working hours!

Location: Gogarburn, Edinburgh

We are recruiting a Retail Head Chef for an exclusive corporate dining facility in Edinburgh.

Join a structured team overseeing a flagship operation with retail service, a modern restaurant, hospitality areas, and a state-of-the-art coffee location. The team is energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and service.

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people. We are seeking an experienced Retail Head Chef with a background in exceptional catering services to join our prestigious corporate setting.

Your focus will be to work closely with your team and the Executive Chef to develop strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service. You should have excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills, a passion for food and service, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role assisting the Retail Manager in food-related matters
• Background in a well-established environment such as a 5* hotel, boutique property, or corporate dining within the Food Service Industry
• Proven, hands-on leadership skills with a focus on team development
• Outgoing, vibrant personality with a passion for food and customer service
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge
• Financial acumen, understanding GP calculation, and IT literacy
• Innovative, creative, and driven by excellence
• Up-to-date with current food trends

Additional Information

• Monday to Friday schedule
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Discounts via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinemas)

Join us at BaxterStorey, where we create beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams. We support your career growth and foster an inclusive working culture. Apply today to start your journey with us.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services

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