Senior Sous Chef

Search; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc dividends

Bonus potential

Non-monetary perks

Job summary

Search is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a luxury hotel in Edinburgh City Centre. You will help run a city centre kitchen delivering modern Scottish dishes using local ingredients, sharing leadership with the Head Chef.

You will lead the team, oversee prep and service, and contribute to menu ideas while maintaining top standards. The role offers a £60k+ package with additional bonuses and perks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in hotel/restaurants.
• Proven ability to manage stock, orders and inventories.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Creative approach to modern Scottish cuisine using local produce.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in running day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee prep, cooking and service for smooth meals.
• Lead, motivate and develop junior chefs and staff.
• Contribute to menu ideas with seasonal ingredients.
• Manage stock, ordering and inventory for kitchen readiness.
• Ensure dishes are plated with high presentation and taste.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Step up during busy services to keep the team performing.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Creativity in dishes

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - £60k+ Package

Edinburgh City Centre - Independent Luxury Hotel

Senior Sous Chef required. Assist in leading this exquisite, city centre, hotel-based kitchen delivering modern Scottish dishes using local produce across the menu. You'll take shared ownership of day-to-day culinary operations, standards and team leadership as Senior Sous Chef, working alongside an established Head Chef.

Offer details

This Hotel Senior Sous Chef role is based in city centre Edinburgh, comes with a starting salary of £50k plus tronc dividends and bonus potential. Multiple non-monetary perks.

The Sous Chef Role itself

• Work closely with the Head Chef to help run the hotels kitchens, bringing energy, creativity, and attention to detail to every plate.
• Take charge of the day-to-day kitchen flow, making sure prep, cooking, and service flows throughout.
• Lead from the front, support, motivate, and develop the team while helping junior chefs grow their skills.
• Get involved in menu ideas, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and adding your own creative flair.
• Keep on top of stock, ordering, and inventory so the kitchen is always set up for success.
• Make sure every dish goes out looking and tasting great, maintaining consistently high standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully compliant with all food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Step up during busy services, supporting the Head Chef and making sure the team is running at its best when it matters most.

You, the Sous Chef

• You're a natural leader who can keep the team motivated, supported, and performing at their best.
• You love food, enjoy being creative, and take pride in delivering great dishes every time.
• You're organised, good with your time, and comfortable handling stock, ordering, and general kitchen admin.
• You've got a great eye for detail and care about keeping standards high across the board.
• You're hands-on and happy to jump in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly.
• You know your way around food hygiene and health & safety, and take it seriously.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.