Chef de Partie

The Midland Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a luxury lifestyle hotel in Edinburgh as a Chef De Partie. You'll play a vital role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring high standards of food in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of perks and opportunities for growth within the Leonardo community.

Benefits

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Company-wide recognition scheme with vouchers

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme with bonuses

Regular celebrations and Employee Awards

Access to Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Ongoing training programmes with progression paths

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to lead sections within the kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and deliver high standards of food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive under pressure

Creativity

Job description

NYX HOTEL EDINBURGH: THE PLACE TO BE - OPENING JULY 2025

NYX Hotels, part of the Leonardo Hotels (formerly Jurys Inn) brand, is arriving in Edinburgh! Our luxury lifestyle hotel is located in Edinburgh’s city centre, blending rich history with contemporary, upscale living. The newly-built hotel features a stylish restaurant, chic bar, state-of-the-art gym, and 125 beautifully curated bedrooms.

We’re all about providing laid-back luxury: NYX is THE destination! Our NYX teams (we call them City Lovers) are diverse, vibrant individuals on a mission to make NYX the first choice for guests seeking a high-end stay with a unique, urban feel.

As a Chef De Partie, you’ll be at the heart of the hotel, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring smooth operations. This is a busy role requiring pride in your work, passion for your area, and the ability to thrive under pressure while working with a dynamic team to exceed guest expectations.

Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme with vouchers for high street shops
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme with bonuses for recommending friends
• Regular celebrations such as Thank You Week and annual Employee Awards
• Access to Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing training programmes with clear progression paths

If you’re our ideal Chef De Partie, you will:

• Be yourself!
• Love the kitchen and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Be eager to step up and lead sections within the kitchen
• Have a willingness to learn, adapt, and deliver high standards of food
• Aspire to grow with us through our Learning and Development programmes
• Pay keen attention to detail
• Bring energy and ideas to the team

Why join us?

We support our colleagues as much as we care for our guests. Once part of the team, you join the Leonardo community with access to top-notch L&D programmes, practical training, and clear career progression in a vibrant environment.

Our Story

With decades of hotelier expertise, we operate over 270 hotels across the UK and Europe. We manage over 55 hotels in the UK & Ireland and are one of the fastest-growing hotel groups, with major expansion plans. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us!