Sous Chef

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing training & progression paths

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and uphold our hospitality standards across the Edinburgh property. You will inspire and develop colleagues, manage busy service periods, and ensure memorable guest experiences with every plate.

Joining us means benefiting from a structured development programme, regular training, and opportunities to progress within a growing UK & Ireland portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Build working relationships with Chefs and the team.
• Share skills and knowledge across the kitchen team.
• Be an ambassador of our values for the wider team.
• Inspire and develop colleagues to grow within the company.

Job description

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player - Be Leonardo Once you're part of the team, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Sous Chef will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Sous Chef, you'll be the backbone of the team as you'll be working with the Head Chef to inspire and motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll be an inspirational leader within the kitchen and passionate about developing those around you, creating the kitchen you want to lead and working with the Head Chef to provide an amazing service to our guests.

If you're our ideal Sous Chef, you will:

• Build working relationships with the Chefs and the team around you
• Believe in 'sharing is caring', and ensure knowledge and expertise are shared amongst team members
• 'Be a show off' and showcase your skills - we want to see what you can do!
• Promote fun and bridge the gaps - be the main connector for your team
• Be an Ambassador of our values for the wider team
• Aspire to grow with us - with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level

Some of the perks our Sous Chef could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual- regardless of background, identity, or lived experience is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Sous Chef? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, Come Join Us Guest Care training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.