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Head Chef Banqueting, Meeting and Events: Luxury Hotel
Edinburgh
A GBP 55,000 + circa A GBP 7,000 service charge
40 hours
We are recruiting for a Chef de Cuisine to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Edinburgh.
This is a senior kitchen leadership role with a strong focus on Meeting and Events, alongside Afternoon Tea, In Room Dining, and the staff restaurant.
The Role
- Lead a team of around 18 chefs
- Oversee Meeting and Events across multiple function spaces
- Deliver events ranging from intimate functions to dinners for 280 and standing events for up to 400
- Oversee a busy Afternoon Tea operation with 100+ covers regularly
- Work alongside the Executive Chef on menus and culinary development
- Manage kitchen standards, food costs, ordering, and team development
- Work across a complex hotel operation with multiple satellite kitchens
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About You
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Senior Sous Chef who is ready for their next step.
You Will Need
- Luxury hotel or high-end hospitality experience
- Strong Meeting and Events or banqueting experience
- Experience leading a sizeable brigade
- Excellent food and menu development skills
- Strong commercial and organizational ability
- A genuine passion for developing and leading a team
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This is an opportunity to step into a senior role within a high-profile luxury hotel and take ownership of a diverse culinary operation.
Package
- A GBP 55,000 salary
- Circa A GBP 7,000 discretionary service charge
- 29 days holiday
- Private medical
- Pension
- Meals on duty
- Uniform and laundry
- Hotel and restaurant discounts
- Career development opportunities
40 hours over 5 days, including weekends.
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