Head Chef - Lead a Busy, Community Pub Kitchen

Buzzworks Holdings; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and package

Flexible working

Training & development

40% staff discount

100% tips shared with team

Internal progression opportunities

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years'

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Rewards and financial wellbeing

Job summary

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen and lead a vibrant team. You will drive quality, consistency and guest experience across busy lunch and dinner services.

We want a hands-on leader who can mentor staff, manage GP and costs, and inspire initiative while maintaining exceptional food standards and a welcoming pub atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a busy kitchen in a pub or hotel.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Commercial awareness with GP, stock and labour control.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak times.
• Excellent food safety and allergen standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation during service and ensure consistency.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of food, presentation and speed.
• Manage costs, stock, ordering and wastage.
• Collaborate with General Manager on menu and events.

Skills

Leadership

People management

High-volume kitchen

GP & cost control

Food safety

Training & development

Job description

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen and lead a vibrant team. You will drive quality, consistency and guest experience across busy lunch and dinner services.

We want a hands-on leader who can mentor staff, manage GP and costs, and inspire initiative while maintaining exceptional food standards and a welcoming pub atmosphere.