Sous Chef

The Caledonian Hotel; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free meals on duty

50% off Food & Beverage venues

Discounted leisure facilities

Hilton Team Travel Program

Zusammenfassung

The Caledonian Edinburgh is hiring a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the brigade, delivering exceptional food quality, operational excellence and a consistently elevated dining experience.

We seek a proactive kitchen leader with strong supervisory skills, capable of mentoring teams, ensuring HACCP compliance and driving continuous improvement in a luxury hospitality setting. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and exclusive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in kitchen leadership and team management.
• Calm, organised, confident during service and able to deputise for Head Chef.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead kitchen operations and team performance with the Head Chef.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to luxury standards.
• Manage productivity, food cost control and adherence to specifications.
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient kitchen operations across sections.
• Drive training, succession planning and continuous improvement.

Jobbeschreibung

Salary/Benefits: £32,500 Annual Salary + Exclusive Benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 15/10/2026

At The Caledonian Edinburgh, our kitchens blend Scottish heritage with modern culinary craft. We are seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the brigade, delivering exceptional food quality, operational excellence and a consistently elevated dining experience

The Person:

• An experienced kitchen leader with strong supervisory or management capability
• Calm, organised and confident running service and deputising for the Head Chef
• Skilled in menu execution, specification compliance and operational consistency
• A natural mentor who develops teams through coaching, feedback and
• Knowledgeable in HACCP, food safety, kitchen systems and risk management.

The Role:

• Support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations and team performance
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to luxury brand standards
• Maintain productivity, food cost control and adherence to specifications
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient kitchen operations across all sections
• Champion training, succession planning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead service, guiding Chef de Parties, Commis and kitchen porters
• Maintain stock levels, commodity checks, waste control and supplier compliance
• Oversee cleaning schedules, maintenance logs and safety documentation
• Brief service teams on product availability, specials and recommended dishes
• Ensure all dishes meet specification, costings and brand presentation standards.

The Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Tronc
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• 50% off our Food & Beverage Venues – The Court & Caley Bar
• Discounted use of Leisure Facilities
• Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, offering discounted room nights at all Hilton branded properties worldwide, starting at £45 per night
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&Cs apply
• 28 Days of Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion - whether it is exploring your first role or your next step in the exciting world of hospitality!

Why Join Us

At The Caledonian Edinburgh, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. With Klarent Hospitality, your career is supported by investment in people, diversity and long term growth.

Begin your journey with one of Edinburgh’s most iconic hotels.