Lead Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1129446/152172
- Location: North Fort Street
- Job type: Full Time - 30 Hours Per Week
- Salary: £16.00 Per hour
- Closing date: 01 February 2026
About the role
Heritage Portfolio
are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Lead Chef to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. We operate within some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Dundee, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Perth and Musselburgh Racecourses.
With an emphasis on fresh, made from scratch cooking, our culinary teams execute outstanding catering and event services, from private dining, weddings and corporate clients to exceptional in-house café services. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and culinary development team, you will prepare and deliver a range of menus, from deli style retail offers to high end fine dining experiences, all with our overarching ethos of quality, seasonality, provenance and flavour at their heart.
What you'll do
As a lead chef your main responsibilities will be;
- Ensuring whilst on shift at the Central production Kitchen that all recipes and specs are followed, and all dishes are produced to the highest standard.
- To help the senior kitchen team to drive production efficiencies
- To lead event food service in multiple venues across our portfolio, ensuring all H&S HACCP and food safety policies are adhered to.
- To be able to manage varying skill sets across the Kitchen brigade whilst at venue kitchens, and working with the front of house
- To support the Kitchen management team with all COSHH Health & Safety and Food safety processes within the Central production Kitchen.
What you'll bring
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and punctuality
- Experience in event service and preparation
Desirable:
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification minimum
- Experience in high end establishments
Why Sodexo?
- 30 hours per week
- £16.00 per hour
KEY BENEFITS
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Virtual GP
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
North Fort Street, United Kingdom, EH6 4HJ
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