Head Chef - Edinburgh Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; 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. 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 Head Chef to join our team. Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with occasional weekends (Approximately 4 a year) Edinburgh City Centre As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the culinary offer, developing a fresh and engaging food concept that caters to both daytime corporate guests and evening social diners. Working closely with the Front of House leadership team, you will play a key role in continuously evolving the customer experience, ensuring the offer remains relevant, commercially successful, and reflective of current food trends. Create, develop and implement menus from scratch across breakfast, lunch, sharing plates and evening dining. Manage food costing, menu engineering and kitchen budgets to deliver strong commercial performance. Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing culture. Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety. Manage stock control, ordering processes and supplier relationships. Drive innovation and continually review and improve the food proposition. Ensure compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation. Proven experience operating at Head Chef level within a quality food environment. Experience within contract catering, independent high street restaurants, or a combination of both. Strong commercial acumen, including menu costing, budgeting and margin management. Experience training, coaching and developing kitchen teams. A passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and food innovation. 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 A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Weekend Head Chef in Edinburgh employer: ESS
At Compass Group UK&I, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Sous Chef role at Wattisham Airfield. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, while our inclusive work culture fosters a sense of belonging and respect for diverse talents. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes free meals, healthcare access, and exclusive discounts, we ensure that our team members feel valued and rewarded for their hard work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
