
Head Chef
- Hoxton, North London Edinburgh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Become part of a team that's very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
- Competitive salary.
- 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
- Food on us during your shift.
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
- Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
- Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
- Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
- An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
- Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties - we know how to have a good time!
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
- Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.
- Challenge the culinary world in hotels, we like to think different.
- Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team in one of the most exciting Hotels in Edinburgh.
- Oversee food production in a bespoke Trattoria, in Patatino.
- Revolutionise hotel dining in the Hox Lobby.
- Keep the Peep's happy with daily Scran!
- Evolve the world of M+E dining in the most exciting event spaces Edinburgh has to offer.
- Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development for multiple cuisines.
- Ensure statutory compliance in all food and drink related areas, EHO & HACCAP.
- Have a firm strong grip on the costs of the restaurant kitchen, from labour through to always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.
- Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You'll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.
- Adaptability with systems and processes, not every place is the same.
- Business savvy, we all need innovation..
- Individuals. You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
- We are in it together- team players that strive for quality but can leave the ego at the door, its a non-negotiable.
- Passion for hospitality - whether that's a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
- You're all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
- Exceptional communication skills and a level head.
- You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
- If we got stuck in a lift together, we'd have a good time and share a few laughs.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
- 2 plus years' experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
- Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets and kitchens.
- A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
- Managerial skills to achieve budgeted KPI's in labour and COS%.
- Interpersonal skills to act as the face of culinary, we are all in together from sales to operations. One team one dream.