Head Chef

Head Chef - East Lothian
 
Salary: £40,000 basic + circa £5,000 TRONC per annum
Hours: 48 hours per week
Location: East Lothian
 
We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a well‑established hospitality venue in East Lothian. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a stable kitchen operation in a supportive environment with strong standards and a genuine focus on food quality.
The kitchen is modern, well fitted and well maintained, allowing you to focus on delivering great food. The business is professionally run with realistic expectations and a positive working culture.
 
The Role
 
- Lead and manage day‑to‑day kitchen operations
- Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency
- Manage kitchen team rotas, training and development
- Control GP, stock, wastage and ordering
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards
 
The Ideal Candidate
 
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up
- Calm, organised leadership style
- Passion for fresh food and quality produce
- Strong kitchen management and cost control skills
- Ability to thrive in a busy, professional kitchen
 
What's on Offer
 
- £40,000 basic salary
- Approximately £5,000 TRONC per year
- 48‑hour working week
- Modern, well-equipped kitchen
- Stable business with a positive working environment
 
This role would suit a chef looking for security, quality of life and a well-supported kitchen operation rather than extreme hours or constant turnover.
 
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply.
 
Flexible Workforce Solutions are acting as the recruiter for this role and not the direct employer. There are no Visa Sponsorship opportunities for this role and you will need to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK