Chef De Partie

Search; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Search in Edinburgh's city centre is seeking a Chef de Partie to help deliver modern Scottish dishes using local produce. You will share ownership of daily kitchen operations, work with an established Head Chef, and contribute to menu ideas while maintaining high standards.

The role offers a starting salary of £34k plus tronc dividends, a 4-day working week, and multiple non-monetary perks in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Love food and take pride in delivering great dishes.
• Organised with good time management.
• Comfortable handling stock and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Chef Team; bring energy, creativity and attention to detail to every plate.
• Take charge of the day-to-day given section, ensuring prep, cooking and service are adhered to.
• Get involved in menu ideas, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and adding your own creative flair.
• Keep on top of stock, ordering and inventory so your section is always set up for success.
• Make sure every dish goes out looking and tasting great, maintaining high standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and fully compliant with food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Step up during busy services, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring the team runs smoothly when it matters most.

Skills

Creativity

Time management

Stock management

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Job description

Chef de Partie - £40k+ Package

Edinburgh City Centre - Independent Luxury Hotel

Chef de Partie required

Working in this exquisite, city centre, hotel-based kitchen delivering modern Scottish dishes using local produce across the menu. You'll take shared ownership of day-to-day culinary operations on your section, maintaining standards and working as a proficient team, working alongside an established Head Chef.

Offer details

This Hotel Chef de Partie role is based in city centre Edinburgh, comes with a starting salary of £34k plus tronc dividends and a 4day working week. Multiple non-monetary perks.

The Role itself

• Work closely with the Senior Chef Team you will be bringing energy, creativity, and attention to detail to every plate.
• Take charge of the day-to-day given section, making sure prep, cooking, and service are adhered to.
• Get involved in menu ideas, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and adding your own creative flair.
• Keep on top of stock, ordering, and inventory so your section is always set up for success.
• Make sure every dish goes out looking and tasting great, maintaining consistently high standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully compliant with all food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Step up during busy services, supporting the Head Chef and making sure the team is running at its best when it matters most.

You, the Chef de Partie

• You love food, enjoy being creative, and take pride in delivering great dishes every time.
• You're organised, good with your time, and comfortable handling stock, ordering, and general section admin.
• You've got a great eye for detail and care about keeping standards high across the board.
• You're hands-on and happy to jump in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly.
• You know your way around food hygiene and health & safety, and take it seriously.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.