Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team in Edinburgh .
As part of our client's new premises due to open in Spring this year, we have built a brand new restaurant and bar exclusively for use by our client's staff and associates. By day, it will provide a fantastic place to conduct meetings or have some down time during the working day complimented by Barista Coffee and a small but premium Bistro style food offer. In the evening, the venue will become a post work social space offering an eclectic range of food and drink for that perfect post work wind down.
Location: Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AN
Rate of Pay: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum
Working Pattern : PredominantlyMonday - Friday, 40 hours per week, rare weekend shifts, variable shifts but no late nights
Key Responsibilities:
To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
Work closely with the Front of House Manager to deliver an exceptional experience whilst recruiting and building a new team of approximately 4 chefs
Looking after the restaurant and bar
To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
Provide feedback and coaching on performance
To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training
Our ideal chef:
Have a passion of working with fresh foods
Can bring creativity, vibrancy and personality to the food offer
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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