Head Chef

HEAD CHEF – DULSE LEITH
Location: Leith, Edinburgh
Accolades: 2 AA Rosettes
Cuisine: Modern Scottish Seafood

Dulse Leith is a proudly independent, 2 AA Rosette seafood shack celebrating the very best of Scotland’s coastline. We’re known for bold coastal flavours, sustainable sourcing, and refined yet relaxed dining. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape what comes next.

We cook over fire. We keep things simple. We let exceptional produce speak for itself. Back-to-basics, done properly, is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Head Chef, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering confident, seafood-led dishes that reflect the seasons and the quality of Scotland’s coastal larder. You’ll champion open-fire cooking and bold, clean flavours while ensuring our 2 AA Rosette standards are not only maintained, but pushed forward.

Alongside menu development, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen — from ordering and cost control to food safety and team development. Just as importantly, you’ll create a positive, focused kitchen culture built on respect, creativity and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll have strong experience at senior chef level within high-quality, award-winning kitchens and a genuine passion for seafood and sustainable sourcing. You believe that less is more and feel confident working with ingredient-led, back-to-basics cooking.

You’re a natural leader who communicates clearly, mentors your team and thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. You take pride in standards, but you also understand that great kitchens are built on teamwork and trust.

What We Offer

Please note salary top end advertised is with service charge. We offer a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, along with staff discounts and complimentary or discounted meals while on shift. We also host company events and team socials — we believe in celebrating success together.

Most importantly, you’ll have real creative input into menu development and the opportunity to lead one of Leith’s most exciting culinary destinations in a supportive, forward-thinking environment with genuine room to grow.

If you’re ready to cook exceptional Scottish seafood over fire and lead a talented team with passion and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note - higher end of the wage bracket is including service charge.

Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh EH6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• head chef: 1 year (preferred)
• seafood: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person