Chef de Partie (Fixed Term)

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a motivated chef to join their kitchen team. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and a passion for food, ensuring high standards in a vibrant environment. This full-time position promotes work-life balance within a supportive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive staff benefits

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the highest possible standards.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met on shift.

Skills

Kitchen experience in a hospitality setting

Time management skills

Impeccable standards and an eye for detail

Excellent verbal communication

Job description

Grade UE03: £23,742 to £25,804 per annum plus 15% Premium Band

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE)

Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 day including weekends

Fixed term: February 2026

Vacancies: 1

The Opportunity:

We have an amazing opportunity to join our growing kitchen team at the University of Edinburgh Hospitality collection. We are looking for a highly motivated chef wanting to further their career in a role with an industry leading work-life balance.

Have you got a passion for food? Are you seeking to progress your career within a world class organisation and develop your culinary skills further? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop with the best equipment in a calm but professional working environment.

The Hotel Collection at the University of Edinburgh comprises of four hotels, with kitchens at three of the properties. You will be based at either The Scott Hotel, or The Scholar Hotel, both are properties with a great, fresh food offering – The Brasserie at the Scholar and the newly opening Bonnar’s at The Scott.

The salary for this post is £23,742 to £25,804 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Kitchen experience in a hospitality setting.
• Time management skills.
• Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met whilst on shift to ensure a safe working environment.
• Prepare and deliver food for breakfast; lunch and dinner to the highest possible standards.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV

What we offer:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 21st October 2025