Head Chef – Edinburgh Royal Mile
A busy kitchen, a small team, great Scottish food — and the opportunity to make it your own.
We’re looking for a Head Chef to join our busy, food-led bar in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
We’re a lively, welcoming venue serving visitors from all over the world, alongside our regulars, and we’re proud to offer the kind of food people hope to find when they come to Edinburgh — Scottish classics, hearty pub favourites and freshly prepared daily specials.
This isn’t a role where we simply want someone to come in and follow a set of instructions. We’re looking for someone who will care about the kitchen, the food and the people working alongside them.
Someone who takes pride in a busy service, enjoys leading from the front and wants the freedom to bring their own ideas to the menu.
The role
As our Head Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a small, hardworking kitchen team.
You’ll need to be comfortable working at a fast pace — we’re in one of Edinburgh’s busiest tourist locations and trade all year round.
You’ll have the experience and confidence to:
- Lead, support and motivate a small kitchen team
- Create great daily specials and introduce new dishes
- Develop seasonal menus that suit our customers and our style of food
- Cost dishes and menus accurately
- Maintain GP and keep a close eye on food costs and wastage
- Order intelligently, adjusting stock levels to match current and expected trade
- Maintain excellent kitchen standards and organisation
- Be completely confident with EHO requirements, food safety, allergens, HACCP and kitchen compliance
- Train and encourage less-experienced members of the team, helping them develop their skills and confidence
The person we’re looking for
We’re not necessarily looking for someone who wants fine dining or complicated food.
We want someone who understands good, honest food done really well.
You’ll know how important consistency is when you’re busy, but you’ll also have the creativity to keep the menu interesting and make the most of seasonal produce and Scottish favourites.
Just as importantly, we want someone who understands that a good kitchen is about people.
We have a small team, so we need a Head Chef who will work alongside them, teach rather than shout, set high standards and create a kitchen that people enjoy being part of.
In return, you’ll be joining an established, busy venue in one of the most iconic locations in Edinburgh, with the opportunity to have a genuine influence over the food we serve.
Our service charge is shared equally amongst all members of staff — because we believe everyone who contributes to a great customer experience should share in it.
If you’re an experienced chef who still loves the buzz of a busy service, takes pride in their kitchen and would like a role where your ideas and experience will be valued, we’d really like to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
