Head Chef

The Restaurant Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Free staff meal

Brand discounts

Discount platform access

Wagestream wages access

Job summary

The Restaurant Group Ltd in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen, driving quality, freshness and consistency across menus while upholding brand standards and hospitality excellence.

You will manage a skilled team, optimise operations from early starts to service, and contribute to guest satisfaction, training and cost control. A passion for people, food and consistent delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, culinary techniques and SOPs.
• Solid hospitality management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of P&L and KPIs in a kitchen context.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead and train staff.
• Willingness to share the last 5 years of experience and consent to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver outstanding dining experiences.
• Maintain brand standards and food quality across service.
• Collaborate with the award-winning food team to ensure consistency.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Kitchen appliances familiarity

Culinary knowledge

Hospitality management

P&L and KPIs

Health & Safety laws

Communication & leadership

Organisation & multitasking

Background check willing

Job description

Head Chef

If you're passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take your culinary expertise to new heights, join us as Head Chef. Our kitchen comes alive as early as 3 AM, and the variety of shifts promises a vibrant and ever-changing work landscape.

Leading our kitchen team to provide outstanding experiences, you'll ensure guests always leave happy. Your role includes maintaining brand standards and food quality, and collaborating with our award-winning food team, playing a key part in our collective success and maintaining the excellence that our brands are known for.

We’re TRGC, one of the UK’s biggest hospitality businesses, and for over 35 years we’ve been serving millions of guests across our restaurant group, Concessions. From high-street favourites to buzzing airports, our diverse portfolio including iconic brands like Giraffe and Jones The Grocer offers something for everyone. It’s all about great food, welcoming spaces, and experiences people come back for.

At TRGC, we believe that our people are our business, and we strive to create great places to work that support our team members to be the best they can be and provide rewarding careers.

What’s in it for you…

• Bonus paid twice a year.
• Superb career development with training and apprenticeships open to all.
• Free meal whenever you work.
• Up to 30% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests
• Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
• Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned.

What we’re looking for in our Head Chef

• Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants.
• Familiarity with a variety of kitchen appliances, ensuring optimal utilisation and efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food processes, and culinary techniques.
• Solid grasp of hospitality management.
• Pro at understanding Profit & Loss (P&L) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Understand the nitty-gritty of laws and regulations like Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excel in communication and leadership skills.
• Awesome at organising and multitasking.
• Plus, you're ready to share your last 5 years of life's journey, whether that's work, education, or personal experiences, and you're okay with a criminal record check.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices!And we are a disability confident employer.We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!