Head Chef
Posted Today by Flexible Workforce Solutions
£56,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head Chef position in Edinburgh offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to manage a talented kitchen team and enhance the restaurant's food offerings. The role includes a competitive salary package with performance bonuses and tips, emphasizing creative influence and leadership in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and profitability while fostering a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and excellence in every dish.
- Manage budgets, stock, and labour to drive profitability.
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and compliance.
Key Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef role.
- Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of cost control, labour planning, and inventory management.
- Proficiency in kitchen management systems, including rota planning, ordering, and reporting software.
- A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure, with a passion for delivering exceptional food.
- Broad experience across all kitchen sections.
- A creative flair and a drive to innovate.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Head Chef – Edinburgh
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OTE: £56,000 | Salary: £40,000 + Bonus up to £8,000 + Tips approx. £8,000
Flexible Workforce Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a renowned restaurant and bar in the heart of Edinburgh. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team and shape a dynamic food offering. The venue is a key player in Edinburgh’s hospitality scene, with a well-established breakfast, lunch, and dinner trade.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Competitive Package: £40,000 base salary, up to £8,000 performance bonus, and approximately £8,000 in tips – total OTE circa £56,000.
- Creative Influence: Play a pivotal role in evolving the menu and culinary direction.
- Leadership Opportunity: Inspire and develop a dedicated team in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and excellence in every dish.
- Manage budgets, stock, and labour to drive profitability.
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience in a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef role.
- Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of cost control, labour planning, and inventory management.
- Proficiency in kitchen management systems, including rota planning, ordering, and reporting software.
- A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure, with a passion for delivering exceptional food.
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad experience across all kitchen sections.
- A creative flair and a drive to innovate.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Please Note: Flexible Workforce Solutions is acting as a recruitment agency for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available