Head Chef

Greyfriars Bobby; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Discount across brands 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Gym memberships

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a kitchen that prides itself on high standards. You will inspire your team, set the tone for food quality, and manage all kitchen operations to deliver memorable dining experiences.

This role focuses on team development, menu execution, stock control, and ensuring compliance with health and hygiene regulations. Join Mitchells & Butlers' branded environment with career growth and exclusive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen in a hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations and food safety standards.
• Ability to train and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Stock control

Menu planning

Job description

As Head Chef at the Greyfriars Bobby you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more

Join us at Nicholson’s pubs, we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Trainand inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences.Join us and be a part of a great team.