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Sous Chef | Permanent | Edinburgh 


The job: join the award-winning kitchen in the heart of Edinburgh, helping to lead a talented brigade to deliver exceptional dishes across restaurant, events, and banqueting service in a luxury hotel environment.


The person: an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for outstanding food, strong leadership skills, and the drive to inspire a high-performing kitchen team while delivering exceptional culinary experiences.


What you will get in your new role

  • Competitive salary of £38,947.12 per annum
  • Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays
  • Enhanced family leave package
  • Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest upon successful completion of probation
  • Exclusive employee discounts across the business
  • Two paid volunteering days each year to support causes you care about
  • Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities in your new role as Sous Chef

As our Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in the day-to-day excellence of our kitchen operation. Your core responsibilities will include: 


  • Taking full responsibility for kitchen production and daily food preparation
  • Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
  • Deputising for the Executive Head Chef in their absence
  • Supporting the smooth running of a busy, high-performing kitchen
  • Leading and working collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade
  • Consistently deliver high-quality dishes with outstanding presentation
  • Ensuring service runs efficiently while maintaining excellent culinary standards
  • Working within an open kitchen featuring a state-of-the-art charcoal grill
  • Learning from and collaborate with experienced Executive and Head Chefs
  • Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and culinary excellence


Your personality, experience and qualifications

You will be a highly motivated and experienced individual who brings a minimum of 1-2 years of Sous Chef experience gained within a global hotel brand or a restaurant of comparable classification and complexity. You will bring: 


  • Previous experience preparing food for meetings, events, and restaurant service
  • Experience with Lebanese cuisine is highly desirable
  • Level 3 Food Safety certification
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards
  • Proven ability to create innovative, high-quality menus using fresh, quality ingredients
  • Experience working to brand standards and maintaining culinary consistency
  • Confident working across all kitchen sections during service
  • Strong knowledge of suppliers, stock management, and quality produce
  • Passion for continuous learning and keeping up to date with food trends

Apply now!
Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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Edinburgh

£38,947.12 per annum

Permanent

Full-Time

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