Head Chef

April 20, 2026
£40000 - £40000
Urgent

Job Description

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.

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