Head Chef Monday - Friday
5 days ago
Edinburgh
About Us We’re launching a dynamic new bar and restaurant concept within a high-profile corporate office development—designed to elevate workplace hospitality and redefine the employee experience. This is more than a canteen; it’s a vibrant social hub where quality meets convenience, and where professionals gather to connect, unwind, and recharge. The Role We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the opening and daily operations of this flagship venue. Reporting to The Executive Head Chef & General Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences, building a high-performing team, and ensuring smooth, profitable operations that align with our brand and corporate culture. Rate of Pay: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum Location: Scotland Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Key Responsibilities • Oversee day-to-day operations of dining and hospitality offer, • Recruit, train, and manage your own kitchen team, • Develop and maintain high service standards and guest satisfaction, • Collaborate with culinary teams to curate menus and promotions, • Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and reporting, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, • Proven experience managing a bar/restaurant/contract catering kitchen (minimum 3 years), • Strong leadership and team-building skills, • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, • Knowledge of food trends, especially in corporate or upscale casual settings, • Familiarity with POS systems, inventory management, and financial reporting, • Passion for hospitality and customer service excellence, • Competitive salary, • Opportunity to shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • Supportive corporate environment with room for growth, • Employee perks and wellness benefits, • A chance to be part of a forward-thinking workplace culture 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 people awards, • Long service awards, • Access to some great high street discount vouchers