Senior Sous Chef, Malmaison

Hotel Du Vin; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced environment while supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on internal development, you can expect to grow your career towards a Head Chef position. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of attractive perks, including discounted stays and wellness programs. If you are passionate about food and team leadership, this could be your next great opportunity!

Benefits

Discounted Staff Room Rates

Friends and Family Discounts

Healthcare Cash Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Schemes

Complimentary Anniversary Stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior kitchen role with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in maintaining brand standards and team performance.
• Assist in menu planning and food preparation for high-volume service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Preparation Tools

Job description

Senior Sous Chef, Malmaison

Rate of Pay / Hours

Type of Contract

Location

Join Malmaison and enjoy doing what you love with great perks and benefits. Build a career for life with us!

At Malmaison, fifty percent of all revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels, we can be busier in our brasseries than most local restaurants! This provides our chef brigades a fantastic opportunity to develop their skills within our kitchens—learning new techniques, working in fast-paced environments, and handling produce they may not have worked with before.

We offer on-the-job training in-house, as well as nationally recognized apprenticeships through our training providers. If you aim to progress your career, a MAL kitchen is the perfect place to do it. Four of our Head Chefs have been promoted from within, with two starting their journey as kitchen porters.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef by ensuring the team delivers our brand standards smoothly and consistently. Ideally, you will have experience at this level and be able to demonstrate your skills in developing your team.

Are you ready to be part of something different, working with the best food and drink, and representing a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories our guests never forget. This could be your next step into a Head Chef role—we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality, with rooms from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when dining in our brasseries and bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programs supporting your career development.
• High street discounts on shops, experiences, holidays, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme—save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans—dental, optical, medical, and more from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes paying up to £1500 for recommending friends.
• A professional uniform that looks great.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, National Popcorn Day, and Mental Health Awareness Week.
• Partnership with Wagestream, allowing instant access to earned wages, managing your finances better.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries, including Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Support for The Brain Charity, helping those with neurological conditions.
• Employee Assistance Programme—free, confidential advice 24/7 for you and your family.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% renewable electricity, mainly from UK wind farms.
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste, championed by our Sustainability Council.
• Transition to chemical-free cleaning systems in bedrooms and public areas, eco-friendly kitchen systems.
• Volunteer two days per year for sustainable charities, paid in full.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.