Chef De Partie

The Caledonian Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Edinburgh is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie. The role involves contributing to food production, maintaining high hygiene standards, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates should be passionate, positive, and possess good organizational skills. This position offers full-time hours and various employee benefits including cash incentives, meals during shifts, and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend

Meals provided during shifts

Discounted or free use of leisure facilities

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holidays, with options to buy additional days

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• High standards and good organizational skills
• Flexible to work various shifts

Responsibilities

• Contribute to food production as instructed by the Sous or Head Chef
• Prepare dishes timely and to standard
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and HACCP compliance

Skills

Passionate with a willingness to learn

Positive attitude and guest-focused

Team player

Good command of English

Ambitious and hardworking

Job description

Job Ref: AM14535

Branch: The Caledonian Edinburgh

Location: The Caledonian, Edinburgh

Salary/Benefits: £14.73 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 12/07/2025

Closing date: 14/09/2025

Benefits of Working with Us

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend (T&C’s apply)
• Long service recognition with cash bonuses and free overnight hotel stays for service from 2 years and up
• Meals provided during shifts
• Sales incentives and rewards
• Discounted or free use of leisure facilities
• Discounted stays and free stays at our hotels as rewards
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group
• Fully funded apprenticeships (T&C’s apply)
• Annual holidays including Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Pension enrollment

Are You the Right Fit?

• Passionate with a willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and guest-focused
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Team player
• Ambitious and hardworking
• High standards and good organizational skills
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask and work under pressure
• Good command of English for communication with kitchen team
• Flexible to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Passion for food and delivering exceptional customer experiences

About the Role

Klarent Hospitality is recruiting a Pastry Chef de Partie. We offer growth opportunities and value our staff's hard work and loyalty.

The Chef de Partie will:

• Contribute to food production as instructed by the Sous or Head Chef
• Be aware of reservations and outside events impacting business
• Know the menu and daily specials
• Prepare dishes timely and to standard
• Minimize wastage and control portions
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report issues
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff