Head Chef

Head Chef | Boutique Hotel | Edinburgh

£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits | Edinburgh City Centre

Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves working with quality Scottish produce, developing menus and leading a kitchen team?

COREcruitment is working with a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh to find an ambitious Head Chef to lead its food operation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant, deliver a high standard of cooking and build on its reputation as a destination for both hotel guests and local diners.

The Opportunity

Set in a prime city-centre location, this stylish hotel combines historic character with contemporary hospitality. Its food offering centres on seasonal Scottish ingredients, quality seafood and premium grilled meats, supported by a lively bar operation and a varied programme of dining experiences.

As Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to make your mark on the menus, kitchen culture and overall guest experience.

The Role

Lead the kitchen operation across breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, bar food and group dining.Develop seasonal menus showcasing Scottish produce, quality suppliers and modern British cooking.Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, creating a positive and accountable team culture.Manage food costs, gross profit, stock control, waste and supplier relationships.Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health and safety standards.Work closely with the wider hotel team to deliver a strong guest experience and develop the restaurant's appeal to local customers.

What We’re Looking For

Experience as a Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.A strong background in quality hotels, restaurants or premium casual dining.A passion for modern British or Scottish cuisine, seasonal menus and ingredient-led cooking.Experience managing kitchen teams, busy services and multiple food offerings.A sound understanding of food GP, menu pricing, labour management and kitchen costs.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team and maintain standards under pressure.A hands-on approach, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing the food offering.

Why Consider This Role?

A prominent city-centre location in Edinburgh.The opportunity to lead an established restaurant within a boutique hotel.Scope to influence menus, suppliers and the future direction of the food operation.A varied role spanning restaurant dining, breakfast, afternoon tea, bar food and events.The chance to work with quality Scottish produce and create memorable guest experiences.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact COREcruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.