Head Chef

Location:Midlothian base with travel across venues in Scotland

Job Type:Full-time, permanent

Salary:Competitive (DOE) + benefits

About the Opportunity

An established, award-winning Scottish catering and events business is looking to appoint an experiencedHead Chefto lead culinary operations across weddings, corporate events, private dining, and premium office catering.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who combines creativity with operational excellence, and who is passionate about seasonal produce, sustainability, and delivering exceptional food experiences at scale.

The Role

As Head Chef, youll lead the delivery of high-end event catering across multiple venues and kitchen operations. Working closely with senior leadership, youll drive quality, innovation, and consistency across all menus and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development & Delivery
• Create and deliver bespoke, flavour-led menus for weddings, corporate functions, private events, and office catering.
• Kitchen Leadership
• Lead and develop kitchen teams across production and event settings, including pastry/bakery functions.
• Quality & Presentation
• Maintain exceptional standards across taste, consistency, and presentation in every service.
• Supplier & Seasonal Planning
• Build and manage relationships with trusted local suppliers, designing menus around seasonal Scottish ingredients.
• Event Operations
• Oversee prep-to-service execution on event days, ensuring smooth delivery and high standards under pressure.
• Innovation
• Introduce fresh culinary concepts and continuously evolve the food offer.
• Compliance
• Ensure best practice in food safety, kitchen hygiene, and health & safety across all operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in aHead Chefor senior kitchen leadership role (events, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or high-end catering preferred).
• Strong background inmenu creation, plated service, and ideally pastry/bakery knowledge.
• Confident people leader with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding ofseasonal/local produceand supplier management.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistently high standards.
• Adaptable and calm in fast-paced, varied event environments.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected, growing hospitality/events business with an excellent reputation.
• Lead a diverse and exciting event calendar across Scotland.
• Enjoy real creative input and influence over menus and food direction.
• Be part of a business with a strong focus on sustainability and local sourcing. xbpsjku
• Work with a passionate team committed to delivering memorable food experiences.

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If youre a driven and creative Head Chef ready for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you.