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Head Chef
Head Chef – The Caledonian Edinburgh
Job Ref: AM15549 Branch: The Caledonian Edinburgh Location: The Caledonian, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week) Posted date: 24/06/2026 Closing date: 24/07/2026
About the Role
At The Caledonian Edinburgh, our culinary vision blends heritage, innovation and the finest Scottish produce. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade, shaping exceptional dining experiences and delivering world-class cuisine with precision, creativity and leadership.
About The Person
You are an accomplished culinary leader with:
- Extensive kitchen management experience
- Strategic and commercially aware, with strong "menu engineering" and cost-control expertise
- Exceptional motivational and mentorship skills, inspiring high performance, learning, and continuous improvement
- Confidence in driving food innovation, quality consistency, and operational excellence
- Highly knowledgeable in HACCP, health & safety, compliance, and kitchen systems
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The Role
- Lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional, safe, high-quality dishes across all outlets
- Oversee menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary proposition design
- Drive food quality, consistency, specification compliance, and guest satisfaction
- Manage financial performance including food cost, purchasing, yield, and waste reduction
- Champion change initiatives, team development, compliance, and kitchen standards
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver annual resourcing, training, and quality plans
- Lead menu planning, seasonal updates, and product innovation
- Ensure all dishes meet full specification, costings, and brand presentation standards
- Maintain safe, compliant operations, including HACCP, cleaning schedules, and equipment records
- Develop team capability through coaching, succession planning, and continuous feedback
The Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive Salary + Tronc
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- 50% off our Food & Beverage Venues – The Court & Caley Bar
- Discounted use of Leisure Facilities
- Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, offering discounted room nights at all Hilton branded properties worldwide, starting from £45 per night
- Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
- Fully funded apprenticeships (Terms & Conditions apply)
- 28 days of annual leave, increasing with long service
- Pension enrolment
- Tailored coaching, training, and development programs to help you explore your passion—whether your first role or your next step in hospitality
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Why Join Us
At The Caledonian Edinburgh, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality. With Klarent Hospitality, your career is supported through an investment in:
- People development
- Diversity
- Long-term growth
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