Head Chef & Kitchen Leader — Own the Menu & Team

Village Hotels - Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Mental health days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted stays from £35

50% off at Pub & Grill

30% off Starbucks

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Your birthday off guaranteed

Job summary

Village Hotels - Edinburgh is seeking a Head Chef and Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen, recruit, mentor and inspire the brigade, and actively drive the commercial strategy while protecting the bottom line. You will oversee menus featuring burgers, steaks, fish and chips, sandwiches and more, delivering relaxed all-day dining with quality ingredients.

You will lead from the front, coach your team, manage wage costs and stock to target par levels, and ensure rigorous food safety and EHO

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the kitchen and drive the commercial strategy.
• Recruit, mentor and inspire the brigade to deliver great food.
• Ensure dishes meet company specifications with precision and consistency.
• Protect the bottom line through cost control, wage management and stock control.
• Maintain food safety standards and comply with EHO directives.

Job description

Village Hotels - Edinburgh is seeking a Head Chef and Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen, recruit, mentor and inspire the brigade, and actively drive the commercial strategy while protecting the bottom line. You will oversee menus featuring burgers, steaks, fish and chips, sandwiches and more, delivering relaxed all-day dining with quality ingredients.

You will lead from the front, coach your team, manage wage costs and stock to target par levels, and ensure rigorous food safety and EHO