Agency Chef - Chef De Partie

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an experienced chef, working at various prestigious venues in Edinburgh. This role offers flexibility in shifts, allowing you to adapt your work schedule while honing your culinary skills. With a focus on quality and innovation, you'll contribute to menu creation and ensure the highest standards of food hygiene. This opportunity not only allows you to work alongside industry leaders but also opens doors for career progression in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for cooking and are eager to grow, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities at prestigious venues

Potential for career progression

Temporary to permanent positions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years chef experience in fast-paced environments.
• Valid food hygiene certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Cook according to specifications and contribute to menu creation.
• Ensure product quality and adhere to health & safety protocols.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Adaptability

Menu Creation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Experienced Chefs Needed for Events in Edinburgh

Overview

We are recruiting chefs to work at venues in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Experience as an agency chef, especially with large-scale banqueting, is preferred. However, if you have a minimum of 3 years of chef experience in fast-paced environments and are comfortable adapting to new settings daily, we welcome your application. Hardworking, skilled chefs with positive attitudes are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: £16.00 + Holiday = £17.84 per hour.

You have the flexibility to choose your shifts and work at various venues and events, providing a great opportunity to develop your career and work alongside industry leaders.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Cook according to specifications and contribute to menu creation.
2. Ensure product quality, standards, and innovation.
3. Coordinate with Front of House staff and management.
4. Manage stock control, waste, and finances.
5. Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and maintenance protocols.
6. Adhere to legislation such as Health and Safety at Work and COSHH.

Additional Benefits

• Starting pay from £17.00 per hour.
• Flexible working hours—choose when to work.
• Opportunities to work at prestigious venues and events.
• Potential for career progression.
• Temporary to permanent positions available.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid food hygiene certificate.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of food and passion for delivering quality meals.
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work hard.

This role is ideal for those seeking flexible work opportunities.

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency providing staffing solutions across the UK’s top sporting, leisure, and heritage sites. Additional opportunities may be available elsewhere. We follow a merit-based recruitment process. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.

For more information about Arc, visit www.wearearc.co.uk.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by TN, United Kingdom