Hospitality Head Chef

Compass Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef in Edinburgh to oversee food preparation and lead a team of chefs. The role includes delivering exceptional dining experiences and involves creative menu planning. Candidates should have a good understanding of kitchen management and a background in fresh food. A competitive salary and various benefits including personal development opportunities are offered. Join us to make a difference in food service in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy access

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Understanding of all aspects of kitchen management including financial, safety, and people processes.
• Background in fresh food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standard.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Lead a team of 4 chefs.
• Develop and plan menus in line with customer expectations.
• Ensure the kitchen team has completed necessary training.

Skills

Kitchen management understanding

Fresh food background

Job description

Overview

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Hospitality Head Chef to join our team in Edinburgh.

Location: Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AN

Rate of Pay: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, daytime hours, occasional evening overtime

Responsibilities

• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
• Reporting directly into the Executive Head Chef
• You will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining and food experiences
• Operating from a purpose built and brand new hospitality kitchen, our Events and Hospitality service
• From meeting room lunches to fine dining, this is a role where working as part of a tightly knit team is a crucial factor
• Looking after hospitality and events
• Leading a team of 4 chefs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
• To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
• Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
• Provide feedback and coaching on performance
• To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSHH and Food Hygiene training

Our Ideal Candidate

• Have a understanding of all aspects of kitchen management including financial, safety and people processes
• Fresh food background

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and peopleawards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers