Lead Chef at Heritage Portfolio

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Job introduction Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Lead Chef to join our team based at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith. With an emphasis on fresh, sustainable, made from scratch cooking, our culinary teams execute outstanding catering and event services, from private dining, weddings and corporate clients to exceptional in-house caf services. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and managing the kitchen team, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard while maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Under guidance of our Head Chef and culinary development teams, you will prepare and deliver a range of menus, from deli style retail offers to high end fine dining experiences, all with our overarching ethos of quality, seasonality, provenance and flavour at their heart. Joining our central production kitchen team will give you the unique opportunity to work across all site within the business. Heritage Portfolio currently run some of Edinburgh's premier cultural destinations including Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Signet Library, Mansfield Traquair and Musselburgh Racecourse. We have also previously run the Royal Garden Party, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Genesis Scottish Open. What you'll do As a Lead Chef your main responsibilities will be: Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team to deliver an excellent standard of food and service. Prepare, cook and present dishes to the required quality and consistency. Plan menus, specials and daily food preparation in line with business requirements. Manage stock control, ordering, deliveries and food storage. Monitor food costs, portion control and minimise waste. Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and allergen procedures. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and kitchen maintenance. Support the training and development of kitchen team members. Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during busy service periods. Work closely with management and front-of-house teams to deliver an excellent customer experience. What you'll bring Proven experience as a chef in a senior or supervisory role Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication Skills Attention to detail and punctuality Experience in event service and preparation Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends where required Food Safety Level 2 qualification minimum Why Sodexo? 30 hour per week contract, paid overtime as required. From £17 per hour, experience dependant. Shift pattern 5 day out of 7, day and evening shifts. Great training and development opportunities. Join a fun and creative team at one of Edinburgh's leading event catering companies. Opportunities to get involved in the wider business during peak and busy times.

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