Job Description Head Chef | Luxury Venue | Permanent Role
The job: lead the kitchen at a luxury hotel, creating exceptional seasonal menus, inspiring a talented team, and delivering outstanding dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and kitchen performance.
\The person: an experienced and creative Head Chef with a proven background in quality hotel or restaurant kitchens, strong leadership and commercial skills, and a genuine passion for developing teams, showcasing local produce, and delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.
Competitive salary between £43,000 to £47,000 per annum, plus generous tips
A manageable 45-hour working week, promoting a healthy work-life balance
Enjoy practical benefits including free parking and delicious staff meals on duty
A significant opportunity to shape menus, innovate, and contribute to the hotels exciting growth trajectory
Responsibilities in your new role as Head Chef
As the Head Chef, you will be the heart of the kitchen, leading and inspiring the team to deliver consistently high standards across all menus from elegant weddings and bespoke events to our captivating la carte dining. Plan and create seasonal menus showcasing fresh, locally sourced British produce
Develop innovative dishes while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency
Manage stock control, ordering, and inventory to minimise waste
Oversee kitchen budgets and achieve gross profit (GP) targets
Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
Lead, recruit, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment
Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation, and service
Drive continuous improvement across kitchen operations and team performance
\You will have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality hotel or restaurant environment, ideally with a minimum of 2 years in such a leadership role within the hospitality sector. Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen leadership role
Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety procedures
Creative approach to menu development with a focus on flavour, presentation, and consistency
Ability to prioritise workloads and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Sound understanding of cost control, stock management, and kitchen budgets
Experience in strategic menu planning and overall kitchen management
Passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and outstanding dining experiences
\If you're ready to take on this exciting and permanent challenge, where your culinary vision can truly flourish, we invite you to apply. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request.
Shift Head Chef employer: Stafffinders Recruitment Ltd
At Stafffinders, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Care Home and Nursery Chefs. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and creativity. Join us in Edinburgh, where you can enjoy meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the community while benefiting from competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.
Contact Details:
Stafffinders Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
