Lead Chef - Creative Event Kitchen Leader in Edinburgh

Sodexo; Street; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Great training and development

Wider business exposure

Team-focused culture

Résumé du poste

Heritage Portfolio, part of Sodexo Live, is seeking a Lead Chef for our Central Production Kitchen in Leith. You will lead a kitchen team, delivering high-quality, made-from-scratch dishes for weddings, private dining and corporate events, with a focus on freshness, provenance and flavour.

Join a dynamic, creative team in Edinburgh and play a key role in menu development, training, and cross-site collaboration across our venues during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail and punctuality.
• Experience in event service and preparation.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends where required.

Responsabilités

• Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team to deliver an excellent standard of food and service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the required quality and consistency.
• Plan menus, specials and daily food preparation in line with business requirements.
• Manage stock control, ordering, deliveries and food storage.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and allergen procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and kitchen maintenance.
• Support the training and development of kitchen team members.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during busy service periods.
• Work closely with management and front-of-house teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Connaissances

Senior chef experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Event service

Flexibility to work shifts

Description du poste

Heritage Portfolio, part of Sodexo Live, is seeking a Lead Chef for our Central Production Kitchen in Leith. You will lead a kitchen team, delivering high-quality, made-from-scratch dishes for weddings, private dining and corporate events, with a focus on freshness, provenance and flavour.

Join a dynamic, creative team in Edinburgh and play a key role in menu development, training, and cross-site collaboration across our venues during peak periods.