Casual Commis Chef

Red Carnation Hotels Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Service charge

Learning opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Parental leave

Food discount

Accommodation discounts

Volunteer days

Employee assistance

Recognition events

Uniform provided

Job summary

Red Carnation Hotels Ltd. seeks a Casual Commis Chef at 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh. The role reports to the Executive and Head Chef and suits someone with a strong culinary background.

This casual position operates on a shift pattern (5 days on, 2 days off) with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour plus service charge. Experience in a professional kitchen and a passion for cooking are essential to join our luxury hospitality team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for cooking and culinary development.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Flexible, proactive attitude with excellent teamwork.
• Desire to learn and progress within a luxury hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and production of menus.
• Preparing all dishes to the required standard and specification.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Being responsible for securing the kitchen when on late duty.
• Ensuring that sections are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times.

Skills

Experience as a Commis Chef

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a Casual Commis Chef. This is a casual role and will be reporting into the Executive and Head Chef. W e are looking for someone who has a strong background in a culinary environment as a Commis Chef.

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh

Employment Type: Casual

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 daysoff)

Salary: £12.21 per hour + service charge

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognisedas an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named BestEmployer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group ofthe Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication todeveloping our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award threetimes (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multipleaccolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025,a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment toworkplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle.

KeyResponsibilities of a CasualCommis Chef:

• Assisting in the preparation and production of menus
• Preparing all dishes to the required standard and specification
• Maintaining high health and safety standards
• Being responsible for securing the kitchen when on late duty
• Ensuring that sections are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times

What are we looking for?

• Experienceas a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen.
• A genuine passion for cooking anda keen interest in culinary development.
• Strong understanding of foodhygiene and safety standards.
• A flexible, proactive attitudewith excellent teamwork skills.
• A desire to learn and progresswithin a luxury hospitality setting.

What’s in it for you?

• Holidayallowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellentservice charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional,award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantasticrecommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhancedpaid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50%off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&Boutlets.
• Discountedaccommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Twopaid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Accessto immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about ouremployees.
• Vibranthotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employeeof the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Socialand team building events per hotel.
• GlobalEmployee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredibleteams.
• Complimentaryuniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal OpportunitiesEmployer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of yourpassport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity ofthe document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.