Chef
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (Β£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Tapas3 is now recruiting for a place as leader of our kitchen. We are a small, intimate Spanish tapas restaurant serving twenty-seven covers up to forty for special events. It is essential to have some experience in cooking traditional Spanish tapas and to have a real passion for food.
As responsible Chef, you will be in charge of all aspects of kitchen management. You will be in charge of kitchen maintenance issues and ensuring kichen assistant is performing at a profitable level and that the kitchen is productive, cost effective and producing the highest quality of food.
Applicants must have a highly professional approach to their work, be enthusiastic and have the willingness to succeed and take the restaurant to the best of its capabilities. It is essential that they are willing to work closely alongside the proprietor to establish a successful business.
The ideal candidate will have a flair for presentation, excellent cooking skills and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
We believe in Fair Employment and offer competitive pay, Although this is a full-time role, we will also consider applications for part-time hours.
We are looking for:
Essential - Passion about food and cooking; Some experience of a commercial kitchen; Handle pressure; Team player; Weekend work
Desirable - Control all aspects of kitchen; Take charge of stock control & purchasing; Mentor kitchen staff; Contribute creative menu ideas, etcβ¦
We offer:
Competitive pay with share of tips; Performance bonus; Meals and drinks allowance; Opportunity to contribute and showcase talents; Flexible work options; Full-time or part time.
To apply submit your cover letter detailing why you are suitable for the position and include your CV.
Work Remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 35/40 per week
Salary: From Β£12.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh EH8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Tapas3's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.