Head Chef – Independent School – Edinburgh – £35,000

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at an independent junior school in Edinburgh.

This is a great opportunity for a food-led chef looking for a genuine work-life balance without compromising on food quality.

You'll be producing fresh, seasonal food from scratch, leading a small team and creating healthy, nutritious menus for pupils while also delivering hospitality and special events throughout the year.

With predominantly daytime hours, Christmas and New Year off every year and access to excellent training and development programmes, this is an ideal role for a Head Chef or Chef Manager looking for a long-term opportunity!

The Offer

• £35,000 salary.
• 40-hour contract.
• Predominantly Monday to Friday.
• Daytime hours (typically 7:00am - 3:30pm).
• Christmas and New Year off every year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Excellent training and development.
• Access to a leading culinary development academy.
• Strong long-term career progression.
• Supportive and established team environment.

The Operation

• Prestigious independent junior school.
• Fresh food prepared from scratch daily.
• Breakfast, lunch and hospitality services.
• Strong focus on nutrition and food quality.
• Hospitality and special events throughout the year.

The Food

• Fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Healthy and nutritious menus.
• Modern school food offering.
• Hospitality and event catering.
• Creative daily menu development.

The Role

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Create healthy, balanced and appealing menus.
• Deliver fresh food to a consistently high standard.
• Manage stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
• Support hospitality and special events.
• Maintain food safety and allergen standards.

About You

• Head Chef or Chef Manager experience.
• Strong fresh food background in professional kitchen.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com