Demi Chef de Partie Banqueting

The Balmoral; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

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

Job summary

The Balmoral in Edinburgh is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our Banqueting Kitchen team. You will work alongside an expert team to prepare and present dishes for weddings, conferences, and large banquets, while upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You will assist in delivering exceptional food for high-profile events, maintain cleanliness and food hygiene, and collaborate across the kitchen and hotel operations to continuously improve menus and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration with team members.
• Passion for cooking and professional growth.
• Careful handling of high-quality ingredients and products.
• Punctuality and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes for banqueting and events.
• Ensure food is prepared and served to the highest quality standards.
• Support delivery of large-scale functions, conferences, weddings, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in line with company and legal requirements.
• Cook from scratch using finest products to create a unique guest experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the kitchen and wider hotel operation.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and improvement.

Skills

Dedication to service excellence

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Passion for cooking

Great care with finest products

Excellent timekeeping

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

We are looking for a talented and passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our Banqueting Kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food quality for weddings, conferences, private dining events, and large banquets.

Working alongside an expert team of chefs, you will play a key role in preparing and presenting outstanding dishes while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency.

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

• Assist the Chef de Partie in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes for banqueting and events

• Ensure all food is prepared and served to the highest quality standards

• Support the delivery of large-scale functions, conferences, weddings, and special events

• Maintain excellent levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in accordance with company and legal requirements

• 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

• Ensure all food preparation is completed efficiently and within service timelines

• Be able to work under pressure during busy periods

• Have extensive training but should be capable of self-direction and self-reliance in a busy kitchen environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the kitchen and wider hotel operation.

• Contribute ideas for menu development and continuous improvement.

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 growing professionally

• Great care in working with the finest products

• Excellent timekeeping

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

The expected salary package of our Demi Chef de Partie is £35,400 gross per annum (salary plus discretionary service charge)

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.