Head Chef - Heritage Portfolio
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, EH6 4HJ |
| Cwmni: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SDX/TP/2442865/153985 |
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Head Chef – Production (Central Production Unit)
- Job Title: Head chef - Production
- Location: HPL Head Office – CPU, North Fort Street, Edinburgh
- Competitive Salary, plus bonus and flexible benefits fund
- Holiday – 23 per annum
- 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days.
Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of food production, menu innovation and large-scale catering excellence?
This is an exciting opportunity to redefine our food ethos and lead the evolution of our culinary approach - driving innovation, quality, and exceptional experiences across Heritage Portfolio.
Why Join Heritage Portfolio?
You’ll play a pivotal role in leading our central production kitchen, developing new ideas, driving operational excellence, and inspiring a passionate brigade. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact at a business known for exceptional food, creativity and craftsmanship.
The Role
As Head Chef – Production, you will:
Lead & Inspire
- Manage and motivate the kitchen brigade within our central production unit.
- Drive a positive, collaborative culture aligned with our Heritage Portfolio values.
- Mentor and support chefs across the business to continually raise standards.
Deliver Culinary Excellence
- Oversee all daily, weekly and monthly production activity.
- Ensure food is consistently produced to the highest quality and specification.
- Collaborate on menu development and culinary innovation.
Operational & Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement production plans to maximise efficiency and quality.
- Maintain exceptional hygiene and safety standards across the CPU.
- Manage purchasing, labour costs and waste using tools such as Human Force and Leanpath.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and company policies, including allergen management.
About You
You’re a dynamic and highly skilled culinary leader with:
Essential Experience
- A strong background operating large, complex kitchen operations.
- Proven experience delivering high-quality food for both small and large-scale events.
- A track record of consistently high culinary standards.
- IOSH Managing Safely & CIEH Level 3 certification.
- Excellent organisational and financial management skills.
- Strong leadership ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
- Deep knowledge of all kitchen sections and large-volume production.
Desirable Extras
- Experience with food management systems.
- Experience driving food policy improvements and P&L performance.
- A passion for innovation, new techniques and elevating the customer experience.
What We’re Looking For
A forward-thinking chef who is excited to:
- Push culinary boundaries
- Create exceptional food at scale
- Bring passion, precision and creativity to every project
- Help shape the future of Heritage Portfolio’s offer
Ready to Lead Something Exceptional?
If you’re driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced production environment and want to play a key role in a growing, market-leading business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us shape the future of food at Heritage Portfolio.