Junior Sous Chef - 4 AA Rosette - Number One Restaurant

Rocco Forte Hotels Germany_Career; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our team at Rocco Forte Hotels in Edinburgh, where we celebrate individuality and excellence in hospitality. As a chef, you'll work in our Michelin-recommended restaurant, focusing on high-quality cuisine and professional growth while enjoying benefits like discounted hotel rates and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted rates across our hotels

Discounted food & beverage experiences

Discounted spa treatments

Extensive learning opportunities

Meals on duty

Social activities and events

Recognition & reward programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Annual awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about modern cooking and high-quality cuisine.
• Experience in a fine dining environment preferred.
• Enthusiastic team player with a willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to the highest standards.
• Work creatively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Use fresh seasonal produce to create unique dishes.

Skills

Dedication to service excellence

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Passion for cooking

Great care in working with products

Timekeeping

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? Join Mathew Sherry, Chef de Cuisine in our fine dining, Michelin recommended, 4 AA Rosette Number One restaurant kitchen working alongside our talented chefs passionate about using fresh seasonal produce while developing and training their team.

Like our award-winning team, you should be passionate about modern cooking, being creative, and delivering world-class hospitality to our guests.

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
• Be part of a kitchen brigade 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 and passion for high-end food and wine
• Enthusiasm and confidence to inspire others
• 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 timekeeping
• Team spirit and trustworthiness
• Enthusiasm for learning

Why working 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
• Discounted food & beverage experiences
• Discounted spa treatments and products
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition & reward programs
• Annual awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work

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.