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Head Chef
Ottolenghi —Edinburgh
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Organisational skills
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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1h
Head Chef
Dulse Seafood - Leith —Edinburgh
- £38,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Signature Pubs —Edinburgh
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
The Rutland —Edinburgh
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
Cote Restaurants —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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14d
Head Chef
Sodexo —Edinburgh
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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Head Chef
Caledonian Heritable Ltd —Gullane
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Greyfriars Bobby —Edinburgh
- Up to £38,400 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Edinburgh Prime Steakhouse —Edinburgh
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant
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Relief Head Chef
DM Stewart Ltd —Edinburgh
- £17.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Head Chef
The Inn at Dollar —Dollar
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Employee discount
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22h
Head Chef
Buzzworks Holdings —Linlithgow
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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2nd Head Chef
New Opening —Gullane
- £38,000 - £39,700 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Executive Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Edinburgh
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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Hospitality - Head Chef
Lexington Catering —Edinburgh
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Leadership
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HEAD BAKER
BaxterStorey —Edinburgh
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
1d
Head Chef
Peebles Hydro —Peebles
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
The Hilcroft Hotel —Whitburn
- £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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8d
Head Chef
Bar + Block —Edinburgh
- Up to £15.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
TARKA Hotels —Edinburgh
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Head Chef

Ottolenghi -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £70,000 a year
1 hour ago

Benefits

Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Culinary experience
Organisational skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Up to £70,000 per year

At Ottolenghi,we're known for vibrant food,busy delis,and restaurants full of energy,but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported,take pride in what they do,and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest.

Ottolenghi Edinburgh marks an exciting new chapter for us,our first restaurant in Scotland. Opening in autumn 2026,this will be a vibrant,busy restaurant with a genuine commitment to fresh,seasonal produce and sustainability at its heart.

What you’ll do

Lead and inspire the kitchen team to achieve high standards in a supportive,dynamic environment.
Oversee daily kitchen operations,ensuring excellence in quality,consistency,and food presentation.
Champion Ottolenghi’s style of cooking,with a focus on coal cooking,bold flavours,and seasonal ingredients.
Work closely with the Executive Development Chef to design and develop seasonal menus aligned with the Ottolenghi ethos.
Manage food costs,ordering,and stock control efficiently and sustainably.
Maintain exceptional food hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen.
Manage labour controls,scheduling,and kitchen operations to maintain high standards while meeting financial targets.
Recruit,train,mentor,and develop junior chefs,fostering growth and creativity.
Create a positive,respectful kitchen culture where teamwork,learning,and accountability are valued.
Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless,memorable guest experience.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in a senior kitchen role,ideally as Head Chef or Senior Sous in a high-volume,quality-led restaurant,minimum of 2 years.
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced,collaborative environment.
Creativity,curiosity,and a genuine love for fresh,seasonal cooking.
A leader who leads with empathy,professionalism,and a hands-on approach.
A genuine passion for nurturing talent and building a strong,inclusive kitchen culture.

Key skills

Exceptional culinary skills with a strong understanding of flavour,technique,and seasonality.
Confident leadership with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
Strong commercial understanding with proven experience running a kitchen efficiently and profitably.
Excellent organisational skills across stock,labour,and operations.
Calm under pressure with a solutions-focused and collaborative mindset.
Comfortable with relevant kitchen management and IT systems.
A genuine passion for food,people,and the Ottolenghi ethos.

What’s in it for you?

33 days annual leave per year,inclusive of bank holidays
Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount
Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental,optical,physiotherapy,and more),plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts
Refer a Friend Bonus:£500 for each successful referral
Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching,WSET wine training,Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops,and access to external courses
A warm,inclusive working culture where individuality,growth,and creativity are celebrated
Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service
A special birthday treat to celebrate your day
Exclusive workshops and demos,including cooking,food,wine,and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued

If you care about great food,great people,and doing things properly,we'd love to hear from you.

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