Buzzworks Holdings
Relief Chef - City of Edinburgh
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Leadership where it matters most - Join us in a Relief Chef position
At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 vibrant venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver exceptional food and unforgettable hospitality experiences with personality, flair and attention to detail.
From Mediterranean dining and premium grill concepts to stylish neighbourhood restaurants and bars, our kitchens are fast-paced, high-energy environments built around great ingredients, strong systems and talented teams.
We are now looking for experienced Relief Chefs to support our venues across the estate, stepping into kitchens where your experience and standards will make an immediate impact.
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The Buzz
- Flexible working options
- Leadership Development Programme
- 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
- Stream - access your pay as you need it
- Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’ service
- Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
- Proud to be a Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
- Genuine internal progression opportunities
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The Role
As a Relief Chef, you will play a key role across multiple venues, stepping in to support kitchens when required, whether covering holidays, supporting new openings, stabilising teams, or helping drive standards during busy trading periods.
This is a role for a confident, highly capable chef who can quickly understand a kitchen operation, support teams effectively and ensure consistent delivery of Buzzworks food standards.
You will bring experience, structure and calm leadership to every kitchen you support.
You Will
- Support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional standards during service
- Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across menus
- Support strong GP performance, stock control and labour management
- Stabilise and motivate teams during periods of transition or peak trading
- Mentor and support chefs at every level
- Ensure kitchens remain safe, compliant and well organised
- Work closely with venue leadership teams to maintain Buzzworks standards
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We’re Looking For Chefs Who Are
- Experienced at Sous Chef level
- Confident stepping into new kitchens and leading teams quickly
- Calm, organised and strong under pressure
- Commercially aware and comfortable managing GP and kitchen performance
- Passionate about food quality, consistency and developing people
If you are an experienced chef who thrives on variety, leadership and making a real impact across different kitchens, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Join one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups and play a key role in supporting the continued success of Buzzworks.
Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:
To make people feel great through hospitality.
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