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Heritage Portfolio have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Head Chef to be based at one of Edinburgh's most prestigious venues.
We would love you to join our awesome team in this exciting brand-new role to manage the food production and delivery at the Royal Botanic Gardens. You will ensure prompt and efficient production/ preparation and service of meals for all retail outlets and events that are located at RBGE.
As Executive Head Chef you will lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients from within these beautiful gardens. We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do!
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment, be customer facing, and have a passion for innovation, who is skilled in fresh food delivery and passionate about food.
This is a rare opportunity to work in the exciting setting in the Royal Botanic Garden which participates in projects in more than 35 countries around the world. In 2020 it celebrated its scientific and horticultural achievements of the past 350 years, tracing progress from 17th century physic garden to world-leading botanic gardens.
When you join Heritage Portfolio you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can't wait for you to join us!
What you'll do:
- Lead the team to ensure the prompt and efficient preparation, production and service of all meals and breaks at the required time.
- Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention.
- Lead the innovation and development strategy at RBGE in conjunction with the Head of Operations.
- Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchens at RBGE.
- Manage and control all the RBGE retail and event delivery costs.
- Coach/mentor chefs to improve and innovate offers and standards.
- Client interaction at tastings and food development
- Work with the Heritage Portfolio values and ethos to ensure a positive culture is apparent through all culinary teams.
- Work with the wider Sodexo Live culinary teams to offer support, engage with wider company initiatives and strategic planning.
- Act as a culinary ambassador for Heritage Portfolio
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What you bring:
- Previous relevant experience operating multiple kitchens
- Previous track record of delivering small and large-scale events to the highest and most innovative standards
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of consistently delivering commercial targets
- IOSH Managing Safely
- CIEH Level 3
If you are customer centric and have the desire to deliver the optimum client service, we want to hear from you! Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we'll give you all you need to thrive.
Keywords:
Executive Head Chef, hospitality, events
