The Cottage at Royal Terrace is an ambitious independent restaurant hidden within Royal Terrace Gardens in Edinburgh.
Since opening, we have received excellent reviews for the quality of our food, warm service and relaxed atmosphere. Our aim is to create a restaurant that feels special without being formal, with seasonal Scottish cooking at the heart of what we do.
Our cooking is modern Scottish, rooted in classical technique but always with an interesting, contemporary edge.
We work closely with local, seasonal produce, finishing dishes with ingredients grown in our own kitchen garden or sourced through trusted local foragers. The food is thoughtful and precise, with clean presentation and careful attention to detail, but it is never overly formal or fussy.
We are now looking for a talented and ambitious Head Chef to lead our small kitchen team and help shape the next stage of the restaurant.
The role
This is a hands-on position for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys developing menus and wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing a small kitchen team
- Creating and evolving seasonal menus
- Maintaining consistently high standards of food and presentation
- Managing food costs, ordering, stock and kitchen organisation
- Working closely with the restaurant’s owner and front-of-house team
- Making the most of produce from our kitchen garden
- Supporting the continued growth and development of the restaurant
- Maintaining excellent standards of food safety and cleanliness
About you
We are more interested in ambition, passion and skill than a long list of previous job titles.
You should have:
- Strong cooking and menu-development skills
- A genuine interest in seasonal Scottish produce
- The confidence to lead a small team
- Good organisation and cost-control awareness
- High standards and strong attention to detail
- A calm, positive and collaborative approach
- The desire to grow with an ambitious independent restaurant
Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef would be beneficial, but we would also consider an exceptional chef who is ready to take the next step.
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
