Executive Chef - W Edinburgh

W Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class training

Unlimited career opportunities

Bonus plan

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Wellness programs

Discounted accommodation & dining

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

W Edinburgh is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team across SUSHISAMBA, Room Service, W Lounge and Meetings & Events. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will drive culinary strategy and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires dynamic leadership, strong financial awareness and a proven track record in five-star luxury hotels. Join a celebrated property with award-winning status and a culture that rewards imagination and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and culinary excellence in luxury hotels.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to design menus and policies with management.
• Financial acumen and a profit-minded hospitality approach.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain top kitchen talent.
• Design and implement kitchen policies and menus with the team.
• Lead and train staff to deliver high-quality culinary experiences.
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards across outlets.
• Manage department budgets to maximize profit while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with heads of departments for successful hotel operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Organization

Communication

Financial awareness

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26125800

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 Management

Pay Range: £70-£75k

W Edinburgh is hiring an Executive Chef to join the Kitchen team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this award-winning hotel, situated in the heart of Edinburgh. With W Edinburgh winning the coveted 'Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025' award and entering the Forbes Travel Guide with a prestigious 'Recommended' rating for 2026, now is the perfect time to join the team and take your career to the next level. Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels' work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Executive Chef of W Edinburgh will have overall accountability for the success of all kitchen operations, including SUSHISAMBA restaurant, Room Service, W Lounge and Meetings & Events. As Executive Chef, you will play a key role in continuing to build on the success of the hotel and its culinary operations. We are looking for someone who is organised, driven and passionate, with the creativity, leadership and commercial awareness to inspire teams and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

As Executive Chef of W Edinburgh, key aspects of your role will include:

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market
• Design and implement all kitchen policies, in collaboration with your management team
• Develop, design and implement new menus in collaboration with your management team
• Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow
• Train, motivate and lead your team to produce their best work and recreate the menu to approved standards
• Promote a positive work environment
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand's voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Ensure the highest levels of food quality are maintained
• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel opening and beyond

Our ideal Executive Chef is someone who has:

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Natural leadership skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Previous experience working in five star, luxury hotels
• Strong financial awareness and an ability to understand financial documents
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 30 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

About w Hotels

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.

About The Property

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of Nuveen Real Estate’s Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. W Edinburgh continues to redefine the city’s hospitality landscape, fusing the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture. The hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 42 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy. A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Other noteworthy amenities include the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

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.