Head Chef

The Restaurant Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus paid twice a year

Career development and apprenticeships

Free meal when you work

Brand discounts (incl. wagamama)

Duty free discounts

Discount platform access

Wagestream wage access

Job summary

The Restaurant Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences while upholding brand standards across our multi-brand portfolio.

You will oversee food quality, manage a high-volume service, and develop your team through training, with a focus on KPIs, health and safety compliance, and responsible cost management.

Qualifications

• Experienced in fast-paced high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, cooking processes and culinary techniques.
• Solid understanding of hospitality management and guest experience.
• Proficient in P&L, cost control and KPI interpretation.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team across all services.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of dishes to brand standards.
• Oversee menu execution, prep, and line operations for efficiency.
• Maintain stock, supplier relationships and cost controls.
• Uphold Health & Safety regulations and food safety standards.

Skills

High-volume dining

Kitchen equipment

Culinary techniques

Hospitality management

P&L & KPIs

Health & Safety compliance

Communication & leadership

Multitasking & organization

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

Head Chef

If you're passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take your culinary expertise to new heights, join us as Head Chef. Our kitchen comes alive as early as 3 AM, and the variety of shifts promises a vibrant and ever-changing work landscape.

Leading our kitchen team to provide outstanding experiences, you'll ensure guests always leave happy. Your role includes maintaining brand standards and food quality, and collaborating with our award-winning food team, playing a key part in our collective success and maintaining the excellence that our brands are known for.

Join us at The Restaurant Group (TRG) – home to around 300 fabulous restaurants and pubs across the UK, including faves like wagamama’s, and Barburrito. With over 40 years in the hospitality game, we're all about creating experiences that wow.

What’s in it for you…

• Bonus paid twice a year.
• Superb career development with training and apprenticeships open to all.
• Free meal whenever you work.
• Up to 30% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests, incl. wagamama.
• Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
• Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned.

What we’re looking for in our Head Chef…

• Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants.
• Familiarity with a variety of kitchen appliances, ensuring optimal utilisation and efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food processes, and culinary techniques.
• Solid grasp of hospitality management.
• Pro at understanding Profit & Loss (P&L) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Understand the nitty-gritty of laws and regulations like Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excel in communication and leadership skills.
• Awesome at organising and multitasking.
• Plus, you're ready to share your last 5 years of life's journey, whether that's work, education, or personal experiences, and you're okay with a criminal record check.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices!And we are a disability confident employer.We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!