Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Greyfriars Bobby; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid for qualifications

33% staff discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Job summary

Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team, delivering high-quality food and memorable guest experiences across Mitchells & Butlers venues.

You will drive performance, manage kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while upholding brand standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior Kitchen leadership preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction with your team to meet targets.
• Oversee kitchen management including food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu across multiple venues.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at the Greyfriars Bobby you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more

Join us at Nicholson’s pubs, we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Trainand inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences.Join us and be a part of a great team.