Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking a head chef to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen staff and create unique, delicious dishes that delight customers. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a motivated team environment. With a focus on small plates and main dishes, the restaurant is known for its culinary excellence and is expanding across the UK. If you are a creative culinary leader looking to make your mark, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meals for employees

100% discount for friends and family

Perkbox discounts

Company pension

Life insurance scheme

24/7 employee assistance platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes with passion.
• Organize kitchen operations and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Creativity in Dish Preparation

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

A luxury restaurant chain is keen to bring in a head chef for their site located in the Leith area of Edinburgh. This restaurant is renowned for its unique and delicious dishes, and they are constantly expanding throughout the UK.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the team is motivated to deliver an excellent service whilst working to the relevant health and safety guidelines. Every dish will need to be created with passion and finesse. This brand specializes in serving small plates as well as their sought-after main dishes.

As a head chef you will work closely alongside the general manager, and you will have a team of chefs that directly report into you. You will also be responsible for organizing the kitchen and ensuring that the front house team are equipped to provide customers with a memorable dining experience.

The salary is paying up to £45,000 in addition to a discretionary bonus paid quarterly.

Benefits:

1. Free meals for employees
2. 100% discount for friends and family
3. Perkbox (discounts on over 200 retailers)
4. Company pension and life insurance scheme
5. 24/7 employee assistance platform

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.