Head Chef – Airport Location

Published
25th April 2025
Expires
25th May 2025
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
up to £44,000
Contact Name
Judyta
Job ID
JB/ED/HCH

Description

Head Chef – Airport Location

FAMILY RUN. HIGH VOLUME. PEOPLE CENTRIC. FLEXIBLE.

What you’ll get from it…?

  • Salary up to £44,000 + tronc (around £3K–£4K a year) + bonus
  • Free meals on shift
  • 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising to 32
  • Health & wellbeing cash plan, plus retail perks and discounts
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enrolment into NEST pension scheme
  • Free parking for 12 months
  • Staff referral bonus scheme

Who are they...?

They’re a family-run hospitality business bringing great food and genuine service to airports across the UK. With a focus on creating warm, welcoming experiences, they pride themselves on offering more than just a quick meal, it’s all about care, consistency, and connection, even in the busiest of places.

They believe hospitality is about people first supporting each other, delivering quality, and creating moments that matter. As a family-run business, they’re proud of their values, and they’re building teams of people who share the same energy, integrity, and love for service.

What you’ll get up to...?

You’ll be a key part of the management team, running day-to-day operations while motivating brigade and delivering consistently high standards.

The Head Chef will fully own the kitchen, leading a 20-strong team within a 60-person site. You’ll oversee everything from food quality and compliance to stock and rota management, ensuring smooth daily operations.

With shifts running from 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM, flexibility is key. You’ll be trusted, supported, and given the tools to make a real impact from day one.

What they’re looking for:

  • Strong leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
  • Confident with budgets, stock, margins, and kitchen performance
  • Able to motivate and develop a team to deliver their best
  • Serious about health & safety, allergens, and compliance
  • Passionate about food and hospitality, and thrives under pressure

Sound great? Please apply below. Not for you but still looking for your dream role? We will help you with your next move. Drop us a message or check out more roles by clicking here.

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