Head Chef – Production (Central Production Unit) Job Title: Head chef - Production Location: HPL Head Office – CPU, North Fort Street, Edinburgh Competitive Salary, plus bonus and flexible benefits fund Holiday – 23 per annum 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days. Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of food production, menu innovation and large-scale catering excellence? This is an exciting opportunity to redefine our food ethos and lead the evolution of our culinary approach - driving innovation, quality, and exceptional experiences across Heritage Portfolio. Why Join Heritage Portfolio? You’ll play a pivotal role in leading our central production kitchen, developing new ideas, driving operational excellence, and inspiring a passionate brigade. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact at a business known for exceptional food, creativity and craftsmanship. The Role As Head Chef – Production, you will: Lead & Inspire Manage and motivate the kitchen brigade within our central production unit. Drive a positive, collaborative culture aligned with our Heritage Portfolio values. Mentor and support chefs across the business to continually raise standards. Deliver Culinary Excellence Oversee all daily, weekly and monthly production activity. Ensure food is consistently produced to the highest quality and specification. Collaborate on menu development and culinary innovation. Operational & Strategic Leadership Develop and implement production plans to maximise efficiency and quality. Maintain exceptional hygiene and safety standards across the CPU. Manage purchasing, labour costs and waste using tools such as Human Force and Leanpath. Ensure compliance with all statutory and company policies, including allergen management. About You You’re a dynamic and highly skilled culinary leader with: Essential Experience A strong background operating large, complex kitchen operations. Proven experience delivering high-quality food for both small and large-scale events. A track record of consistently high culinary standards. IOSH Managing Safely & CIEH Level 3 certification. Excellent organisational and financial management skills. Strong leadership ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams. Deep knowledge of all kitchen sections and large-volume production. Desirable Extras Experience with food management systems. Experience driving food policy improvements and P&L performance. A passion for innovation, new techniques and elevating the customer experience. What We’re Looking For A forward-thinking chef who is excited to: Push culinary boundaries Create exceptional food at scale Bring passion, precision and creativity to every project Help shape the future of Heritage Portfolio’s offer Ready to Lead Something Exceptional? If you’re driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced production environment and want to play a key role in a growing, market-leading business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of food at Heritage Portfolio.