Head Chef — The Devil’s Advocate
Full-time |
We are looking for an
experienced and inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen at The Devil’s Advocate.
Known for bold seasonal Scottish dishes, an exceptional whisky collection,
inventive drinks and warm hospitality, The Devil’s Advocate is a venue full of
character, flavour and attention to detail.
As Head Chef, you will
take ownership of all kitchen operations. Leading a talented brigade to deliver
consistently excellent food, you will shape menus around fresh, seasonal
produce, maintain high standards across every service, take control of all
aspects of kitchen management and work closely with the venue management team
to keep things moving forward.
·
Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team,
creating a positive and professional working culture.
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Design and deliver menus that celebrate
seasonal Scottish produce and suit the character of The Devil’s Advocate.
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Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen to the
highest standard of flavour, presentation and consistency.
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Manage food ordering, stock control, wastage,
GP targets and kitchen costs effectively.
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Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene,
health and safety, cleanliness and compliance.
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Plan prep, rotas and service flow to support a
busy, high-quality restaurant environment.
·
Work collaboratively with front of house and
senior management to deliver memorable guest experiences.
·
Working
with procurement and stock management platforms
·
Experience
in working with Food Safety Management Systems
·
Delivering
to budget targets and key KPIs
·
Meeting
administrative deadlines
·
Responsible
for the recruitment and onboarding of new team members along with developing
the existing team
·
Follow
and be aware of culinary trends to support the development of the menu cycles
throughout the year
· Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous
Chef or similar leadership role in a fresh-food kitchen.
· A genuine passion for quality ingredients,
seasonal cooking and creative menu development.
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to
train, support and get the best from a team.
· Commercial awareness, including stock
management, labour planning and cost control.
· Calm, organised and focused under pressure,
especially during busy services.
· A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to
maintaining consistently high standards.
· A positive, hands-on attitude and pride in
creating food that guests remember.
· Competitive salary
· Excellent tips, with service charge shared
fairly across the team.
· Staff discount across the business.
· Paid breaks and no split shifts.
· Meal on shift.
· The chance to lead the kitchen in one of
Edinburgh’s most distinctive Old Town venues.
· Opportunities for growth, creativity and
development within a supportive hospitality team.
If you are a driven,
creative and organised chef ready to take the lead in a busy, characterful
Edinburgh kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a
short note telling us why you would be a great fit for The Devil’s Advocate.
Head Chef • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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