Head Chef: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen & Team

Buzzworks Holdings; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Training & Development

40% staff discount across Buzzworks

100% tips shared through TRONC

Internal progression

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Stream rewards

Job summary

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, is seeking a Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and lead a talented team. You will drive consistently brilliant food, manage GP, labour and stock, and coach the team to perform under pressure.

You will lead from the pass during busy services, develop the kitchen, and bring energy and personality to the role. This is a hands-on leadership position in a busy pub kitchen with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading a busy kitchen in a fast-paced pub or restaurant.
• Ability to develop and coach junior staff and manage performance.
• Commercial awareness: GP, stock, and labour control.
• Comfortable working hands-on during service and leading from the pass.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and be hands-on 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 that supports progression.
• Manage food GP, labour, stock, ordering and wastage.
• Plan for busy services, weekends, events and seasonal trading.
• Maintain food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and venue team.
• Bring energy and ideas to the food offer.
• Take pride in the kitchen, team and guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Cost control

Food safety

High-volume service

Education

Head Chef or Sous Chef experience

Tools

None

Job description

The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, part of Buzzworks Holdings, is seeking a Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and lead a talented team. You will drive consistently brilliant food, manage GP, labour and stock, and coach the team to perform under pressure.

You will lead from the pass during busy services, develop the kitchen, and bring energy and personality to the role. This is a hands-on leadership position in a busy pub kitchen with strong community ties.