Chef de Partie (Breakfast) - W Edinburgh

W Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rates

F&B discounts

Paid leave

Wellbeing resources

Local benefits

Job summary

W Edinburgh is hiring a Chef de Partie (Breakfast) to prepare and present breakfast cuisine to Marriott standards, supervising sections and supporting kitchen leadership.

The role requires at least 3 years in hospitality, strong culinary techniques, HACCP knowledge, and ability to mentor juniors. This is a full-time, non-management position based in Edinburgh with an hourly rate of GBP 14.52.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel/restaurant hospitality.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to train and develop junior culinarians.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food per approved recipes and standards.
• Monitor quality, portions, and presentation for guest dining.
• Lead kitchen sections in the absence of senior chefs.
• Train and mentor Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and sanitation standards.
• Monitor stock, control waste, and manage food rotation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain logs.
• Collaborate with Culinary and F&B teams for smooth service.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Mentoring junior staff

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Additional Information Service Charge

Job Number 26147211

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 1 St James Square, Edinburgh Scotl EH1 3AX, United KingdomVIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Pay Range: GBP 14.52 Hourly Salary

Chef de Partie (Breakfast)

W Edinburgh

At W Hotels, we do things differently. We are bold, curious and unapologetically ourselves. Our people bring energy, creativity and personality to everything they do. We celebrate individuality and encourage fresh thinking. Here, your ideas have a voice. Your ambition has room to grow. And no two days look the same. We challenge convention and push hospitality forward.

As part of the Marriott International family, W Hotels offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Position Summary

The Senior Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food in accordance with Marriott standards, recipes, and food safety requirements. This role supports kitchen leadership by supervising designated sections, maintaining food quality and consistency, mentoring junior culinary associates, and ensuring operational excellence during all service periods.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes, presentation standards, food preparation checklists, and quality expectations.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards to ensure exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Lead kitchen sections during the absence of senior chefs and support daily culinary operations.
• Train, mentor, and support Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs while assisting with departmental training initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen operating standards.
• Monitor stock levels, control waste, manage food rotation, and communicate opportunities for specials and menu utilization.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain accurate food safety logs, temperature records, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure smooth service operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.

What You'll Bring

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School qualification in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' related culinary experience in a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking standards, recipes, and food presentation.
• Knowledge of HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food storage procedures.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment, tools, thermometers, and temperature control systems.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop junior culinary associates.
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• No formal supervisory experience required.
• Legal right to work in the country of employment.
• Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Our Benefits

• At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values.
• Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
• Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
• Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
• Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.

Our award-winning culture

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.