Papapoké – Edinburgh
Papapoké is looking for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen and play a key role in the continued development of the restaurant.
We specialise in fresh poke bowls, sushi rolls and Asian-inspired dishes, and we are looking for someone who can not only cook to a high standard but also lead the kitchen, develop the menu and manage day-to-day kitchen operations independently.
This is a hands-on role with a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
What you'll be responsible for
- Taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Leading, training and organising the kitchen team
- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
- Developing new dishes and improving the existing menu
- Creating and maintaining recipes, prep procedures and kitchen standards
- Managing stock, ordering and relationships with suppliers
- Monitoring food costs, margins and waste
- Organising prep and ensuring smooth service during busy periods
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and food safety standards
- Helping improve kitchen systems, efficiency and workflow
- Working closely with the owner on the future development of Papapoké
What we're looking for
Previous experience with Asian cuisine is essential.
Ideally, you will have experience with Japanese, sushi, poke or Pan-Asian cuisine.
You should also have:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen role
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- The ability to run a kitchen independently
- Good understanding of food cost, stock control and waste management
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Experience developing dishes and working with recipes and portion controls
- High standards and strong attention to detail
- A reliable, responsible and hands-on approach
About the role
This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than just another chef position.
We're looking for a person who can take real ownership of the kitchen, bring ideas to the business and help us develop Papapoké further.
For the right person, there is significant freedom to influence the menu, kitchen operations and future direction of the food concept.
Location: Papapoké, Edinburgh
Position: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
If you have strong Asian cuisine experience and you're ready to take responsibility for your own kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction about your experience with Asian cuisine and kitchen management.
Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
