Head Chef | Lead a buzzing pub kitchen, flexible hours

Buzzworks Holdings Ltd; Linlithgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working & work-life balance

Training & Development

40% staff discount across Buzzworks

Tips shared with team via TRONC

Internal progression opportunities

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead a great team and deliver consistently brilliant food with energy and personality. You will lead from the front during busy service, develop the team, and take real pride in every plate leaving the pass, while working closely with the General Manager and wider venue team.

You'll manage GP, stock and labour, plan busy services and maintain high food safety and standards in a high-volume pub kitchen, ensuring a memorable

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen, ideally as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to develop and coach the kitchen team.
• Strong commercial understanding of GP, stock and labour.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and be visible during service.
• Deliver consistently high standards of food, presentation and speed.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop a strong kitchen team.
• Build a positive kitchen culture where people can learn and progress.
• Manage food GP, labour, stock, ordering and wastage.
• Plan effectively for busy services, weekends, events and seasonal trading.
• Maintain excellent food safety and allergen compliance standards.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider venue team.
• Bring ideas, energy and enthusiasm to the food offer and guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People development

Cost control

High-volume service

Job description

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead a great team and deliver consistently brilliant food with energy and personality. You will lead from the front during busy service, develop the team, and take real pride in every plate leaving the pass, while working closely with the General Manager and wider venue team.

You'll manage GP, stock and labour, plan busy services and maintain high food safety and standards in a high-volume pub kitchen, ensuring a memorable