Head Chef | Lead a lively, high-volume kitchen

Buzzworks Holdings; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 40%

Tips shared via TRONC

Training & development

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Internal progression

Rewards & financial wellbeing

Flexible working

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 deliver consistently brilliant food, bring energy and personality to the role and take pride in every plate leaving the pass.

You will be hands-on during busy services, manage GP, stock and labour, recruit and develop staff, plan for events and work closely with the General Manager to elevate the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading a busy kitchen, either as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a kitchen team and maintain high standards.
• Commercial awareness of GP, stock and labour and ability to manage costs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Cost control

Food safety

Team development

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 deliver consistently brilliant food, bring energy and personality to the role and take pride in every plate leaving the pass.

You will be hands-on during busy services, manage GP, stock and labour, recruit and develop staff, plan for events and work closely with the General Manager to elevate the guest experience.