Head Chef

Only Chefs Ltd; Dirleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Discounted/Free meals

Professional development

Job summary

Only Chefs Ltd in Dirleton, East Lothian, is hiring a Head Chef at Open Arms Hotel. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, create seasonal menus, and drive culinary excellence with creativity, leadership, and passion for great dining.

We offer meals on shift, a collaborative workplace and clear opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy discounted or free food, a supportive team environment, and the chance to shine in a busy, guest-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• Head chef with 10+ years culinary experience.
• Lead kitchen team and develop seasonal menus.
• Strong leadership and passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes
• Create and develop seasonal, exciting, and creative menus
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all plates
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships efficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Support, train, and motivate junior chefs to excel
• Work closely with management to enhance guest satisfaction and drive success

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

Job Description:

Head Chef - Full Time
Location: Open Arms Hotel, Dirleton, East Lothian
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Full-Time - 40+ hours a week

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our dynamic kitchen team. With over 10 years of culinary experience, you’ll bring creativity, leadership, and passion for food to deliver outstanding dining experiences. You’ll join a vibrant, supportive team where innovation and enthusiasm are at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes
• Create and develop seasonal, exciting, and creative menus
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all plates
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships efficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Support, train, and motivate junior chefs to excel
• Work closely with management to enhance guest satisfaction and drive success

What we offer:

• Creative freedom to influence menus and specials
• A vibrant, flexible, and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meals on shift
• Supportive team environment where your enthusiasm and creativity will shine
• Discounted or free food
• Supportive team environment
• Work Location: In person

If you’re an energetic, flexible, and passionate team player with the drive to lead and inspire, we’d love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Discounted or free food Supportive team environment Work Location: In person