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Head Chef

SIXTY EIGHT PEOPLE LTD
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4LT, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The Head Chef position is located at an airport and offers a salary of up to £44,000 plus tronc and bonuses, totaling an additional £3,000 to £4,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have strong leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen and be confident in managing budgets, stock, and kitchen performance.
  • The role requires flexibility with shifts running from 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and the Head Chef will lead a team of 20 in a 60-person site.
  • Additional benefits include free meals on shift, 28 days of holiday rising to 32, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Applicants should be passionate about food and hospitality, thrive under pressure, and have a serious commitment to health and safety compliance.

Head Chef Airport Location

FAMILY RUN. HIGH VOLUME. PEOPLE CENTRIC. FLEXIBLE.

What youll get from it?

  • Salary up to £44,000 + tronc (around £3K£4K a year) + bonus
  • Free meals on shift
  • 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising to 32
  • Health & wellbeing cash plan, plus retail perks and discounts
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enrolment into NEST pension scheme
  • Airport pass application support

Who are they...?

Theyre a family-run hospitality business bringing great food and genuine service to airports across the UK. With a focus on creating warm, welcoming experiences, they pride themselves on offering more than just a quick meal, its all about care, consistency, and connection, even in the busiest of places.

They believe hospitality is about people first supporting each other, delivering quality, and creating moments that matter. As a family-run business, theyre proud of their values, and theyre building teams of people who share the same energy, integrity, and love for service.

What youll get up to...?

Youll be a key part of the management team, running day-to-day operations while motivating brigade and delivering consistently high standards.

The Head Chef will fully own the kitchen, leading a 20-strong team within a 60-person site. Youll oversee everything from food quality and compliance to stock and rota management, ensuring smooth daily operations.

With shifts running from 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM, flexibility is key. Youll be trusted, supported, and given the tools to make a real impact from day one.

What theyre looking for:

  • Strong leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
  • Confident with budgets, stock, margins, and kitchen performance
  • Able to motivate and develop a team to deliver their best
  • Serious about health & safety, allergens, and compliance
  • Passionate about food and hospitality, and thrives under pressure

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