Commis Chef

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Edinburgh seeks a Commis Chef committed to delivering excellent customer experiences. This part-time role involves preparing dishes to high standards, maintaining food hygiene, and being part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates are passionate and eager to learn, with good organizational skills. The hotel offers competitive incentives and opportunities for growth within the hospitality group.

Benefits

Cash incentives when referring a friend

Meals provided during shifts

Discounted stays in our hotels

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holidays including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Able to work mornings, afternoons/evenings, and weekends.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation of dishes to standard.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards from storage to service.
• Assist with stock, order, and audit procedures.

Skills

Passionate and eager to learn

Positive attitude and guest-focused

Friendly and caring nature

Enjoys teamwork

Good organizational and time management skills

Resilient, creative, able to multitask

Good command of English

Job description

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Location: Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, Edinburgh

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Part Time

Posted date: 31/07/2025

Would you like to work for a company that offers:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards when you join us include:

• Meals provided during shifts
• Sales incentives and rewards for initiative
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Discounted stays in our hotels
• Free stays in our hotels as part of rewards & recognition
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual holidays including Bank Holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday entitlements

Does this sound like you?

• Passionate and eager to learn
• Positive attitude and guest-focused
• Friendly and caring nature
• Enjoys teamwork
• Ambitious and hardworking
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask, work under pressure
• Good command of English for communication with kitchen team
• Able to work mornings, afternoons/evenings, and weekends
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences

Interested in the Commis Chef role? Do you have the skills and experience? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality is recruiting for a Commis Chef

We offer opportunities for growth within the Klarent Hospitality Group, rewarding and recognizing our staff’s hard work and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels across the UK and Ireland, focusing on talent development and growth.

The Role:

• Ensure timely preparation of dishes to standard
• Know the menu and responsibilities
• Maintain high food hygiene standards from storage to service
• Ensure HACCP, COSHH compliance
• Minimize wastage through proper control
• Report maintenance issues with kitchen equipment
• Prepare for business readiness
• Follow company control procedures
• Proper storage of food items and deliveries
• Be energy efficient in the department
• Maintain high personal hygiene and presentation
• Assist with stock, order, and audit procedures
• Participate in training opportunities

Located overlooking the Royal Mile, this modern hotel is close to Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Castle. It features contemporary rooms with workstations, TVs, minifridges, free WiFi, some with views of Arthur's Seat. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, fitness room, and meeting spaces, including a ballroom with city views.