Lead Chef: Elevate Menus, Build Teams, Growth Perks

Dalata Hotel Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€£60 Employee rate on rooms for allDal

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day for every year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff appreciation Initiatives

Performance-related bonus plan

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, elevate the team, and drive outstanding performance while supporting your own professional growth.

You will shape the team culture, implement innovative menu strategies, and manage purchasing, cost control and budgets. You’ll play a pivotal role in our conference and events offerings across Dalata properties and develop apprentices and peers through the Dalata Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel kitchen operations and teams.
• Focus on quality and consistency in all menus.
• Qualification in culinary arts is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Implement and tailor menu strategies.
• Lead and develop culinary staff.
• Manage purchasing and delivery of food.
• Support conference and events offerings.
• Manage the kitchen budget to target set goals.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Budget management

People development

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, elevate the team, and drive outstanding performance while supporting your own professional growth.

You will shape the team culture, implement innovative menu strategies, and manage purchasing, cost control and budgets. You’ll play a pivotal role in our conference and events offerings across Dalata properties and develop apprentices and peers through the Dalata Academy.