Herringbone Head Chef

Buzzworks Holdings; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzworks Holdings seeks a dynamic and experienced Head Chef for their Herringbone venue in Edinburgh. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in a vibrant dining environment. This hands-on role is perfect for a culinary leader passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients and high hospitality standards.

Benefits

Leadership Development Programme

Flexible Working

40% Staff Discount Across All Venues

Extra Holidays for Long Service

Health & Wellbeing Support

Financial Wellbeing Perks

Qualifications

• An experienced Head Chef or a sous chef ready to step up.
• Commitment to seasonal cooking and high culinary standards.
• Ability to lead a team and manage a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and food quality.
• Mentor and coach the kitchen team.
• Collaborate on menu evolution and maintain kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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At Herringbone, we believe in keeping things simple — delicious food, warm hospitality, and a stylish neighbourhood setting that locals love.

Inspired by the seasons and rooted in quality, our menus celebrate fresh, vibrant ingredients with modern flair. From comforting classics to beautifully crafted plates, everything we serve is about flavour, freshness, and feel-good dining.

We’re now looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape the next chapter of our food story.

The Buzz

• Leadership Development Programme to support your growth
• Flexible working - work that works for you
• A Top 100 Best Companies employer
• Genuine career progression within Buzzworks’ award-winning group
• ️ 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Extra holidays for long service (1, 3, and 5 years)
• Health & wellbeing support - EAP, wellness hub, discounted gym
• Financial wellbeing perks - interest-free loans, care package & Wagestream access
  
  

The Works

As Head Chef, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team with precision, pride, and creativity. You'll be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality dishes, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and maintaining the relaxed but polished food experience our guests love.

You will:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations
• Lead on food quality, consistency, innovation, and presentation
• Mentor, coach, and support your team to develop and thrive
• Collaborate with the wider senior team on menu evolution
• Champion cleanliness, safety, and kitchen efficiency every day
  
  

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves leading by example, bringing positive energy to service, and delivering honest, elevated food with care.

Who You Are

• An experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Sous ready to step up
• Driven by fresh produce and seasonal cooking
• Calm under pressure and consistent in delivery
• A natural leader who builds trust, motivates others, and gets stuck in
• Committed to high standards in both food and people
  
  

Ready to lead with purpose?

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, care and leadership to one of Edinburgh’s most loved neighbourhood venues, apply now and join Buzzworks at Herringbone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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