At Cairn Group we’re ambitious. With a varied and extensive UK portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants in our portfolio, we’re focused on continual growth and are in it for the long haul. We are a family owned business with family values at our core, with a growing team and sites UK wide.

About the role...

As Head Chef you will be responsible for maximising profit from all food produced and served by creating and sourcing great products and menus using local and seasonal produce together with strong control of costs.   You will also be responsible for delivering outstanding menus and exceptional dishes.

This must be achieved in the context of improving customer satisfaction and repeat purchase, through delivery of consistently high standards of menu, produce, cooking processes and dish presentation.

A key goal will be to develop a strong reputation for the restaurant and develop/retain and recruit a highly motivated team whilst exceeding the annual target for food profit contribution.

Management of the kitchen team and control of all food safety procedures are also of the utmost importance.

About you…

The successful candidate must deliver the right balance of kitchen management skills and passion to serve exceptional dishes.

You must have successful experience as Head Chef/Senior Sous in a similar venue, or equivalent role.

You must also have experience of managing and motivating a team of chefs, budget management experience in terms of food and costs control and knowledge and understanding of sourcing excellent seasonal produce, supplier relationships, rota management, food, menu and labour cost control.
You must hold appropriate professional qualifications for the role and have HACCP knowledge.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh can be found on the world-famous Princes Street, while also being conveniently located adjacent to Waverley Mainline Train Station.
We boast spectacular views that can be seen from the Hotel I across the Old Town district of the city — Edinburgh Castle can be seen from your accommodation as well.

Benefits:
IHG Staff Rate Scheme
IHG Friends & Family Rate
IHG Brand Training
Food & Beverage Discounts at Twenty Princes Street & Juniper
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month & Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Cairn Academy' Training & Development Opportunities
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)