Head Chef

Edinburgh City Centre - Branded Hotel

Full brigade in place - £60k+ package

Head Chef Rewards:
Our client is offering an outstanding package for the right appointment with a starting overallpackage of circa £60kmade up of a highly attractive basic (£50-55k) + achievable bonus. Also on offer are additional company benefits and the opportunity to make a name in the Capital culinary scene.

The Place:
Our Client is looking for a talented Head Chef, a Chef who is looking to take up a new challenge and become part of this highly skilled senior kitchen team in Edinburgh city centre, you will lead the brigade in producing great food and adhering to all company policies at all times.

The Job:
The main responsibilities in this Haed Chef role are to ensure the brigade delivers the very best, both service and product. You will be heavily involved with the senior kitchen team in implementing your own style of cooking with regard to your interpretation of the agreed menus, and you will ensure the profitability of all that is produced. Making sure that you and your team comply with all health and safety regulations, is at the heart of the business, it is all about training and developing all members of the team and ensuring that all learning and development plans are completed thus helping to drive standards and retain enthusiastic and quality driven individuals passionate about food.

The Person:
The ideal candidate for this Head Chef role will have experience within a high-quality hotel environment or in a similar role, or aspiring to be. You will have excellent kitchen finance knowledge, be able to demonstrate a great understanding of food and current trends, work well under pressure, and be proactive. This Head Chef role is ideally suited to another Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge, or a Senior Sous Chef who is now looking for their first Head Chefs role. Your CV must show consistency and longevity in each of the roles you have held, it will also clearly demonstrate a CV that is at ease with both hotel operations as well as at ease with attention to detail through premier and fine dining restaurant cuisine.



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