Relief Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Senior Sous or Head Chef level experience Leading kitchen teams Food quality and presentation Stock control and labour management GP performance management Mentoring and supporting chefs Kitchen safety and compliance Commercial awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Relief Chef

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we’re more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 vibrant venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver exceptional food and unforgettable hospitality experiences with personality, flair and attention to detail.

We are now looking for experienced Relief Chefs to support our venues across the estate, stepping into kitchens where your leadership, experience and standards will make an immediate impact.

As a Relief Chef, you will play a key leadership role across multiple venues, stepping in to support kitchens when required, whether covering holidays, supporting new openings, stabilising teams, or helping drive standards during busy trading periods.

This is a role for a confident, highly capable chef who can quickly understand a kitchen operation, lead teams effectively and ensure consistent delivery of [Employer hidden] food standards.

You will bring experience, structure and calm leadership to every kitchen you support.

The Role

  • Lead kitchen teams to deliver exceptional standards during service
  • Step into Head Chef responsibilities where required
  • Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across menus
  • Support strong GP performance, stock control and labour management
  • Stabilise and motivate teams during periods of transition or peak trading
  • Mentor and support chefs at every level
  • Ensure kitchens remain safe, compliant and well organised
  • Work closely with venue leadership teams to maintain [Employer hidden] standards

We’re looking for chefs who are:

  • Experienced at Senior Sous or Head Chef level
  • Confident stepping into new kitchens and leading teams quickly
  • Calm, organised and strong under pressure
  • Commercially aware and comfortable managing GP and kitchen performance
  • Passionate about food quality, consistency and developing people

Location & Salary

Relief Chef

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

EH30

£35,000 to £45,000 per year Excellent Tronc

Permanent - Full-time

Job Details

Venue: City of Edinburgh

Posted: 33 days ago

Closing date: 06/05/2026

Job reference: VB1532483EdiRC

About [Employer hidden]

Join one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups and play a key role in supporting the continued success of [Employer hidden].

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:

To make people feel great through hospitality.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Leadership Development Programme
  • 40% staff discount across all [Employer hidden] venues
  • Stream – access your pay as you need it
  • Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’ service
  • Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
  • Proud to be a Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
  • Genuine internal progression opportunities

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