Chef de Partie - W Edinburgh

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

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Paid leave

Wellbeing resources

Local benefits

Job summary

W Edinburgh, part of W Hotels, seeks a Chef de Partie to lead kitchen sections, prepare high-quality dishes, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced hotel environment in Edinburgh. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience and a strong grasp of HACCP and food safety standards.

You will work full-time in a non-management position, with a right to work in the UK and an hourly pay rate of GBP 14.52. The team collaborates with F&B to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in hospitality.
• Qualified in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards to ensure exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Lead assigned kitchen sections and oversee operations during the absence of senior culinary leaders.
• Train, coach, and mentor Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs while supporting departmental training initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards across all food preparation areas.
• Monitor food inventory levels, minimize waste, and communicate surplus food opportunities for specials and promotions.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain accurate food safety records, logs, and temperature controls.
• Collaborate with culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure efficient service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety HACCP

Mentoring

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary Arts qualification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Temperature control systems

Job description

Additional Information

Service Charge

Job Number

26144458

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

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 leads designated kitchen sections, supports culinary operations, mentors junior team members, and ensures exceptional quality, consistency, and efficiency in food production.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards to ensure exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Lead assigned kitchen sections and oversee operations during the absence of senior culinary leaders.
• Train, coach, and mentor Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs while supporting departmental training initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards across all food preparation areas.
• Monitor food inventory levels, minimize waste, and communicate surplus food opportunities for specials and promotions.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain accurate food safety records, logs, and temperature controls.
• Collaborate with culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure efficient service delivery and 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, food safety standards, HACCP requirements, and kitchen operations.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment, tools, and temperature control systems.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support junior culinary team members.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• 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.