Chef de Partie Number One

The Balmoral; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Scotland is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their esteemed kitchen team. You will work with the Head Chef in a fine dining restaurant, focusing on high-quality dishes made from scratch. The role offers a supportive work environment and various perks, including discounts on hotel stays and professional development opportunities. If you're eager to grow in your culinary career, apply now.

Benefits

Discounted rates across hotels

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Meals on duty

Social activities and events

Recognition programs

Occupational Pension Scheme

50% discount on food and beverages

25% discount on Spa Treatments

20% discount on Health Spa products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Retailer Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals passionate about cooking and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Use the finest products and cook from scratch.
• Prepare and present food to the highest standards.
• Work alongside chefs during dinner service.
• Work 5 days a week without split shifts.

Skills

Dedication to service excellence

Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Passion for cooking

Great care in working with the finest products

Excellent time keeping

Team spirit and trustworthiness

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day we opened in 1902, it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of the location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

Are you passionate about innovative, quality cuisine and the finest seasonal produce? Interested in taking your career to the next level at a world‑leading luxury hotel to work with our Head Chef Mathew Sherry, in our 4 AA Rosette Number One restaurant? Then Rocco Forte Hotels would love to invite you to join us as Chef de Partie.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Use the finest products, and cook from scratch to create a unique experience for our guests
• Work alongside the chefs to prepare and present food to the highest standards
• Use creative methods of cooking
• Be able to work under pressure during busy periods
• No split shift to support your work‑life balance
• Work 5 days a week for dinner service only

Who we are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests. We are looking for team members who bring:

• Dedication to service excellence
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Passion for cooking and professional growth
• Great care in working with the finest products
• Excellent time keeping
• Team spirit and trustworthiness
• Enthusiasm for learning

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition programs
• Annual awards
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• 50% discount on food and beverages
• 25% discount on Spa Treatments
• 20% discount on Health Spa products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Retailer Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary service charge

£37,904.25 Expected package (£31,904.25 grosssalary plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in discretionary service charge)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment, and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.