Brasserie Sous Chef

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted hotel rates across Rocco F…

Meals on duty

Uniform laundry

Social activities and events

Recognition programs

Annual awards

Occupational Pension Scheme

Discretionary Service Charge

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team at its Edinburgh location. You will work closely with the Head Chef to craft seasonally inspired, classic brasserie dishes, balancing French influence with local ingredients.

You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high hygiene standards, train junior chefs, manage costs and inventories, and contribute to menu development while supporting a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Experience as Sous Chef in luxury hospitality or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities for Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs.
• Ability to manage staff training, scheduling and performance.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure high-quality dishes across services.
• Lead by example and stay hands-on during peak times.
• Assist with training, scheduling and performance management.
• Support menu planning, inventory management and cost controls.
• Develop seasonal menu ideas based on guest trends and ensure hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Seasonal produce

Attention to detail

Food safety/HACCP

Food cost control

Stock control

Descripción del empleo

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh's most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel's majestic clock defines the city's skyline and since the day we opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh's most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel's majestic clock defines the city's skyline and since the day we opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your Key Responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Head Chef, Stefano Furci, and the team, creating seasonally inspired, classic brasserie dishes that harmonise quintessentially French flavours with local ingredients.

You will help oversee the day-to-date operation of the kitchen, ensuring the brigade delivers exceptional cuisine with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes across all services (breakfast to dinner)
• Lead by example, remaining hands-on during busy services
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, and performance management
• Support menu preparation, inventory management, and cost control
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within kitchen operations
• Develop and propose seasonal menu ideas based on guest trends
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation
• Actively participate in day-to-day kitchen operations
• Train, inspire and supervise junior chefs, developing their skills in a range of cooking and preparation techniques across all sections of the kitchen.
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests. We are looking for team members who bring:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment, with a commitment to exceptional standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs.
• A collaborative, team focus approach with the ability to build working relationships across the Kitchen brigade and other departments of the hotel.
• A passion for working with fresh, seasonal produce and premium quality ingredients
• A keen eye for detail and genuine sense of pride in delivering exceptional standards.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety legislation
• Experience in managing food costs, stock control, and minimising waste to maximise kitchen profitability.

The weekly working pattern is 4 days work and 3 days off.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their right to work before employment commences.

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition programs
• Annual awards
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• 50% discount on food and beverages
• 25% discount on Spa Treatments
• 20% discount on Health Spa products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Retailer Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary Service Charge

The expected salary package of a Sous Chef is £45,000 gross per annum (salary plus discretionary service charge)