Head chef Work, Jobs in Kirkcaldy, Fif (with Salaries)

Executive Head Chef
Sodexo —St. Andrews
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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13d
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
Cote Restaurants —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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14d
2nd Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
Rejects Department Store —Kirkcaldy
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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9d
Head Chef
Caledonian Heritable Ltd —Gullane
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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6d
Head Chef
Sodexo —Edinburgh
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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3d
Head Cook
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Dunfermline
- Cooking
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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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Relief Head Chef
DM Stewart Ltd —Edinburgh
- £17.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Head Chef
The Rutland —Edinburgh
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
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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1d
Chef Manager - Fife
Eurest —Cowdenbeath
- £29,568 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- Leadership
13d
Head Chef
J L W Foster & Co —Leuchars
- £35,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
- Gym membership
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10d
Head Chef
Greyfriars Bobby —Edinburgh
- Up to £38,400 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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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
Bar + Block —Edinburgh
- Up to £15.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 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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Executive Head Chef

Sodexo -
St. Andrews

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Job details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Management
Cooking
Organisational skills
NVQ
Food Hygiene Certificate
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience
Time management

Full job description

Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Executive Head Chef – Make an Impact Every Day

Location: St Leonards School, 10 The Pends, St Andrews. KY16 9QJ
Days/Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7 predominately Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 40hrs
Salary: £Competitive, with excellent benefits

We are looking for a talented and inspirational Executive Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at St Leonards School in St Andrews. This is a high-profile, hands-on role where you will act as the culinary figurehead on site, driving standards, creativity and excellence across core feeding, retail and hospitality.

You will lead a team delivering food for approximately 500 students and staff, alongside occasional fine dining and summer events. This role requires a chef with a strong hospitality background, capable of balancing quality-led, restaurant-standard food with the demands of a busy school environment.

Working closely with the client, you will be highly visible, building relationships and bringing innovation to the food offer while maintaining strong financial and operational control. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate “foodie” who thrives on developing teams, creating exceptional food experiences, and delivering consistent excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

Coordinate and direct all culinary activities in St Leonards and other locations in which we are asked to cater including supporting the team within the boarding houses
Manage and control the services to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets.
Manage a team to increase the Client and Sodexo’s revenue opportunities i.e. commercial opportunities, labour efficiency and generate the GOP within retail operations.
Supply Chain Management – ensure value for money is achieved through robust management of purchasing.
Nurture client relationships in order to stabilise & develop them for long term partnerships
Recruit, induct and develop talented employees within the kitchens and, if necessary, firmly and fairly manage poor performance.
Identify opportunities for organic growth and new business.

For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

What You’ll Bring

Essential

NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
IOSH Managing Safely
Strong level of literacy and numeracy
Experienced Chef who has operated in a busy, client facing environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player
Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
Direct management experience of chefs / kitchen brigade
Clear, strong and effective leadership style
Strong ability to increase individuals’ effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to set and maintain standards

Desirable

Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approaches
PC literate
Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Additional Perks & Benefits

Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it. Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey.

Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.

Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

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