Head Chef | Boutique Hotel | Edinburgh

£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits | Edinburgh City Centre

Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves working with quality Scottish produce, developing menus and leading a kitchen team?

COREcruitment is working with a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh to find an ambitious Head Chef to lead its food operation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant, deliver a high standard of cooking and build on its reputation as a destination for both hotel guests and local diners.

The Opportunity

Set in a prime city-centre location, this stylish hotel combines historic character with contemporary hospitality.

Its food offering centres on seasonal Scottish ingredients, quality seafood and premium grilled meats, supported by a lively bar operation and a varied programme of dining experiences.

As Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to make your mark on the menus, kitchen culture and overall guest experience.

The Role

• Lead the kitchen operation across breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, bar food and group dining.
• Develop seasonal menus showcasing Scottish produce, quality suppliers and modern British cooking.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, creating a positive and accountable team culture.
• Manage food costs, gross profit, stock control, waste and supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with the wider hotel team to deliver a strong guest experience and develop the restaurant's appeal to local customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• A strong background in quality hotels, restaurants or premium casual dining.
• A passion for modern British or Scottish cuisine, seasonal menus and ingredient-led cooking.
• Experience managing kitchen teams, busy services and multiple food offerings.
• A sound understanding of food GP, menu pricing, labour management and kitchen costs.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team and maintain standards under pressure.
• A hands-on approach, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing the food offering.

Why Consider This Role?

• A prominent city-centre location in Edinburgh.
• The opportunity to lead an established restaurant within a boutique hotel.
• Scope to influence menus, suppliers and the future direction of the food operation.
• A varied role spanning restaurant dining, breakfast, afternoon tea, bar food and events.
• The chance to work with quality Scottish produce and create memorable guest experiences.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact COREcruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.