Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Team Growth

Compass Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Head Chef in Edinburgh to oversee food preparation and manage kitchen staff. You will be responsible for planning creative menus that meet client expectations while ensuring high food quality and hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £36,500 per annum with a Monday to Friday working pattern and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Wellbeing strategy

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with food preparation.
• Ability to manage and train a team effectively.
• Creativity in menu planning considering client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation.
• Produce food promptly for smooth service.
• Manage kitchen team performance and training.
• Develop menus aligned with customer expectations.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Menu planning

Team management

Hygiene standards

Job description

A leading food service provider is seeking a Head Chef in Edinburgh to oversee food preparation and manage kitchen staff. You will be responsible for planning creative menus that meet client expectations while ensuring high food quality and hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £36,500 per annum with a Monday to Friday working pattern and opportunities for personal development.