Head Chef - Lead a Busy Pub Kitchen | Develop Talent & Menu

Buzzworks Holdings; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & package

Flexible working

Training & development

Staff discount across Buzzworks venues

Tips shared with teams via TRONC

Internal progression opportunities

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Stream rewards and financial wellbeing

Job summary

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, seeks a Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead a talented team and deliver consistently brilliant food. You will manage food GP, stock and labour, coach and develop the team, and create a positive, energetic kitchen culture during busy services and events.

With strong leadership, you will plan for weekends, seasonal trading and standards across food safety and allergen controls, while building great guest experiences with pride in every plate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen, preferably as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to manage GP, stock and labour in a pub/restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and be hands-on during service.
• Deliver high standards of food, presentation and speed.
• Recruit, train and develop a strong kitchen team.
• Build a positive kitchen culture with clear standards.
• Manage food GP, labour, stock, ordering and wastage.
• Plan for busy services, weekends, events and seasonal trading.
• Maintain food safety, allergen and kitchen compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager and venue team.
• Contribute ideas and energy to the food offer.
• Take pride in the kitchen, team and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Cost control

High-volume trading

Communication

People development

Job description

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, seeks a Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead a talented team and deliver consistently brilliant food. You will manage food GP, stock and labour, coach and develop the team, and create a positive, energetic kitchen culture during busy services and events.

With strong leadership, you will plan for weekends, seasonal trading and standards across food safety and allergen controls, while building great guest experiences with pride in every plate.