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Job Ref: AM15258Branch: The Caledonian Edinburgh Location: The Caledonian, EdinburghSalary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + Exclusive Benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 Hours Per WeekPosted date: 23/03/2026Closing date: 25/04/2026 At The Caledonian Edinburgh, our culinary vision blends heritage, innovation and the finest Scottish produce. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade, shaping exceptional dining experiences and delivering world-class cuisine with precision, creativity and leadership.
- The Person:
- An accomplished culinary leader with extensive kitchen management experience
- Strategic and commercially aware, with strong menu engineering and cost-control expertise
- A motivating mentor who inspires high performance, learning and continuous improvement
- Confident in driving food innovation, quality consistency and operational excellence
- Highly knowledgeable in HACCP, health & safety, compliance and kitchen systems.
The Role:.
- Lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional, safe, high-quality dishes across all outlets
- Oversee menu development, seasonal offerings and culinary proposition design
- Drive food quality, consistency, specification compliance and guest satisfaction
- Manage financial performance, including food cost, purchasing, yield and waste
- Champion change initiatives, team development, compliance and kitchen standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver annual resourcing, training and quality plans
- Lead menu planning, seasonal updates and product innovation
- Ensure all dishes meet full specification, costings and brand presentation standards
- Maintain safe, compliant operations, including HACCP, cleaning schedules and equipment records
- Develop team capability through coaching, succession planning and continuous feedback
- The Benefits:
- Competitive Salary + Tronc
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- 50% off our Food & Beverage Venues – The Court & Caley Bar
- Discounted use of Leisure Facilities
- Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, offering discounted room nights at all Hilton branded properties worldwide, starting at £45 per night
- Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
- Fully funded apprenticeships – T&Cs apply
- 28 Days of Annual Leave, increasing with long service
- Pension enrolment
- We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion – whether it is exploring your first role or your next step in the exciting world of hospitality!
Why Join Us At The Caledonian Edinburgh, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. With Klarent Hospitality, your career is supported by investment in people, diversity and long-term growth.
Begin your journey with one of Edinburgh’s most iconic hotels.
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