Chef

The New World Trading Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount across venues

Free meals on shift

Your birthday and the day after off

Education subsidies to support growth

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Hospitality Action confidential help

Comprehensive training and ongoing 지원

Job summary

The Botanist Edinburgh, part of The New World Trading Company, is hiring a Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to our standards, ensuring top quality and presentation while supporting smooth service with attention to food safety and cleanliness.

We value teamwork, passion for great hospitality and pride in every dish. The role offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef or within a professional kitchen is desirable.
• Passion for food and hospitality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to company specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Supporting smooth kitchen operations throughout service.
• Following food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Job description

The Botanist Edinburgh are hiring a Chef

We're looking for Chefs who are passionate about great food and take pride in creating memorable experiences for every guest.

At The Botanist Edinburgh, we believe great food brings people together. It's at the heart of celebrations, catch-ups, special occasions and everyday moments. As a Chef, you'll play an important role in bringing our menus to life, delivering quality, consistency and care in every dish that leaves the kitchen.

Working as part of a talented kitchen team, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, creativity and attention to detail are valued every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking dishes to company specifications
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Supporting smooth kitchen operations throughout service
• Following food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are passionate about food and hospitality, take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.

Previous experience as a Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef or within a professional kitchen is desirable.

Why Join The Botanist Edinburgh?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll receive:

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're passionate about great food and want to be part of a team that takes pride in every service, we'd love to hear from you!