Head Chef Restaurant

Whiski Rooms

Head Chef Restaurant

£50000

Whiski Rooms, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4257cb0fd283493fb2639a65ffa32b78

Full Job Description

Joining our team, you will be in charge of the kitchen brigade, training and motivating them to deliver a high quality and efficient service. Working for a dynamic growing company with opportunities to develop. Experience of being a Head Chef is essential for this role and you will need to be a great manager with attention to detail in food preparation and service.Head Chef Duties:

  • Managing and controlling budgets

  • Cooking to a high standard with great presentation skills

  • Recipe development

  • Day-to-day management of the kitchen brigade

  • Staff recruitment, training and development

  • Managing Staff Rotas

  • Managing food ordering, delivery, storage and cost control

  • Ensuring the highest levels of compliance & kitchen hygiene

  • Food preparation with attention to detail and efficient service

  • Menu planning and development

  • Computer literate in using Microsoft excel spreadsheets and word

    We are looking for a commercially focused Head Chef to lead a dynamic team here at the multi award winning Whiski Rooms in Edinburghs historic Old Town. Joining one of Edinburghs leading independently owned hospitality companies (Omni Taverns), your contribution really matters to us and you will have overall responsibility for Whiski Rooms Restaurant & Bar food offering and ensuring brand standards are adhered to, maintained and developed.

    Minimum estimated earnings of £50K pa

  • Flexible working patterns, you decide - either salaried or hourly pay on offer

  • Working with fresh produce

  • Recipe development where your decisions really matter

  • 28 days annual leave

  • Pension Scheme

  • Health and Wellbeing - Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Assistance Program

  • Discounted food

  • Working with a great team

  • Amazing tips and staff benefits

  • Continual professional development & opportunities in a growing independently owned company


  • We are an award-winning venue specialising in using the best fresh local Scottish produce. This is the perfect opportunity for those who are looking for an exciting career, healthy work/life balance and job security within a growing company.

    Great Package on offer - Competitive Salary + Unrivalled Tips + Company Benefits