Executive Chef: Fresh-Seasonal Kitchen Lead (Edinburgh)

Peoplebank; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in Edinburgh seeks a talented Executive Chef to oversee food production. Candidates should have a background in contract catering or education, with experience in high-paced kitchens. This full-time role emphasizes creativity with seasonal ingredients and requires adherence to hygiene and food safety standards. Benefits include discounts, meals on duty, enhanced parental leave, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Individual training and development

Established apprenticeship programme

Team and company social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Chef in independent schools or contract catering preferred.
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced kitchen at Head Chef level.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Food Production to ensure high standards.
• Ensure freshness and sustainability in sourcing ingredients.
• Plan menus for nutritional value and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Assist in menu planning and order placements.

Skills

Team working abilities

Listening skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Impeccable personal presentation

Food hygiene certificate preferred

Adaptability and flexibility

Customer service approach

Education

Recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

A leading catering firm in Edinburgh seeks a talented Executive Chef to oversee food production. Candidates should have a background in contract catering or education, with experience in high-paced kitchens. This full-time role emphasizes creativity with seasonal ingredients and requires adherence to hygiene and food safety standards. Benefits include discounts, meals on duty, enhanced parental leave, and excellent career progression opportunities.