Head Chef

Hawksmoor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role requires an inspiring leader capable of managing a fast-paced environment while upholding the restaurant's renowned high standards of quality and hospitality. The position offers a dynamic experience in one of the best-rated steak restaurants in the world, along with numerous benefits including training development and a focus on sustainability.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus from day 1

Paid overtime

Use of Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounted health and fitness benefits

Additional paid maternity and paternity leave

Income protection insurance

Free meals at work

50% off food in restaurants

Optional paid day for volunteering

Exclusive savings on travel and shopping

28 days’ holiday including service charge

Budget for healthy snacks and drinks

Significant investment in training and development

Access to counselling and remote GP services

Commitment to sustainability and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on quality food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Build and lead a high-performing kitchen team with a focus on training and development.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality aligned with the restaurant's reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Creativity

Job description

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We’re very excited to commence the search for aHead Chefto lead our kitchen at Hawksmoor Edinburgh, combining a love for quality food with outstanding people and a passion for world class hospitality.
We are looking for an inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing a talented kitchen team to ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in every dish. You care deeply about developing your team, fostering a culture of excellence, and upholding Hawksmoor’s renowned standards of hospitality.

Work somewhere awesome
Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp in 2022 and ranked as one of the top 100 Best Companies to Work For over 10 years. As one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country, we’ve raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger and supported several charities closer to home.

Snapshot of duties:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu consistency to food safety
• Build and lead a high-performing team, championing training and development
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, aligned with Hawksmoor’s reputation
• Drive a positive, collaborative, and guest-focused kitchen culture

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus from day 1
• Paid overtime (not that we encourage it but it happens from time to time)
• Use of Wagestream to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Discounted health and fitness benefits
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family
• Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit
• Free meals when you’re at work
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• An optional paid day each year to use for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
• 28 days’ holiday that include service charge
• A restaurant welfare budget allocated for healthy snacks, drinks and support during our busiest times of the year
• Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR and a five-stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more
• Join a company committed to sustainability and inclusivity