Head Chef

Twenty Princes Street; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team and create seasonal menus. This role demands culinary expertise and strong leadership, ensuring high standards of food service while managing kitchen operations. Candidates should possess a passion for quality food, a collaborative mindset, and skills in cost control. Enjoy numerous employee benefits including service charge bonuses, real-time pay, and extensive discounts at venues. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career.

Benefits

Service Excellence Bonus

Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream

Discounted stays across venues

50% off food and drinks

Exclusive wellness offers

Savings on shopping and cinema

Development programs

Superstar Awards

Long-Service Awards

Recommend a Friend bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance

Pension Scheme

Year-Round Incentives

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a passion for fresh quality food.
• Creative flair alongside commercial focus to build balanced menus.
• Confident and collaborative leader focused on team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high standards of food service.
• Create and develop seasonally inspired menus.
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering and stock control.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality At Cairn Group we believe work should be rewarding exciting and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether youre creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team youll be part of a friendly supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn develop and be recognised Cairn a place where you can build a career youre proud of.

About the Role

At Cairn Group were proud to deliver best-in-class hospitalityand that extends to the kitchen. Were looking for a talented and motivated Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team craft thoughtful seasonal menus and help shape the reputation of our restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines culinary expertise with strong leadership and commercial awareness.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards of food service and safety.
• Create and develop menus that showcase fresh seasonal ingredients and reflect the style and identity of the venue.
• Manage kitchen operations including rota planning ordering stock control and supplier relationships.
• Ensure all compliance with food hygiene health & safety and HACCP protocols.
• Control costs and drive profitability through smart menu planning waste reduction and labour management.
• Foster a positive team culture encouraging learning development and performance improvement.
• Work closely with front-of-house and senior management to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience.

About You

• Youre an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a passion for fresh quality food and seasonal cooking.
• You bring creative flair alongside commercial focusyou understand how to build menus that balance flavour and cost.
• Youre a confident and collaborative leader who takes pride in developing a high-performing team.
• Youre calm organised and focused under pressure with excellent planning and communication skills.
• Youre financially aware with a good understanding of P&Ls KPIs and cost controls.

About Us :

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition ownership management investment and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group our values - Respect Integrity Sustainability and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests act with integrity and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business our communities and the planet. Every day we work to deliver excellence going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits :

• Service Excellence Bonus : Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check
• Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream : Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live access funds when needed and get expert financial tipsall in real-time
• Stay Relax and Recharge : Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break
• Delicious Discounts : Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels bars and restaurants
• Spa Discounts : Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs
• Retail Cinema & Fun Discounts : Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping cinemas trips and fun days out
• Rise with Us : From apprenticeships to leadership programs our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals
• Superstar Awards : Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life
• Long-Service Awards : Celebrate key milestones with us starting from just one year of serviceplus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend : Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24 / 7 Support : Were committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime anywhere.
• Pension Scheme : Plan for your future with our pension plan designed to help you build long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives : Enjoy fun incentives exciting challenges and surprise perks throughout the year!
• Bereavement Leave When life gets tough we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1