Head Chef

Hotel Du Vin Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality brand is seeking a Head Chef in Edinburgh. This role requires a creative approach to develop culinary offerings while leading and inspiring the kitchen team. Candidates must have experience in similar establishments and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. The position offers numerous perks, including discounted stays and development programmes, aimed at promoting a fulfilling career in hospitality.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining in Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded Apprenticeship programs

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar quality establishment and branded environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is perfect and develop the team.
• Set the tone for service and handle numbers effectively.

Skills

Experience in a similar quality establishment

Ability to develop team and set service tone

Passion for culinary creativity

Job description

Head Chef, Malmaison

Rate of Pay / Hours DOE / 45hrs per week

Type of Contract : Full Time

Location - St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison.

Responsibilities

Ensuring every dish is perfect goes without saying as does developing the team around you and setting the tone for each and every service but this role will require a touch of the creative, a head for numbers and a passion for going the extra mile.

Qualifications

You will have experience in a similar quality establishment, have worked in similar sized properties within a branded environment.

Our Menu

Our menus include a la carte, daily specials and our dishes allow us the opportunity to showcase some of the best food producers who share our passion for great local and seasonal products.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches / Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24 / 7 to you and your family

Post Probation Benefits

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Equal Opportunity Statement

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.