Sous Chef

S1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Structured training and development

Brand discounts across groups

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Discounts at Greene King Inns and 
hot

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Join Metro Pubs as a Sous Chef at Café Royal, bringing a passion for fresh, high-quality dishes. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, uphold high standards of taste, presentation and consistency, and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll contribute to menu development, kitchen training, and maintaining strict hygiene while delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh food kitchens, preferably within AA Rosette-standard or similar high-quality dining environment.
• Strong understanding of seasonal ingredients, menu development and preparation/handling of quality meat, fish and seafood.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes that meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to ensure team and guest safety.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Develop menus and ensure consistency across service and day-to-day running.

Skills

Fresh food cooking

Menu development

Team leadership

Seasonal ingredients

Quality meat/fish/seafood

Job description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

As Sous Chef at Café Royal, you’ll bring a genuine passion for fresh food, excellent cooking, and delivering exceptional dishes every time. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen team, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure every dish meets our expectations for quality, flavour, and presentation.

We’re looking for a chef with experience in fresh food kitchens, preferably within an AA Rosette-standard or similarly high-quality dining environment. You’ll have a strong understanding of seasonal ingredients, menu development, and the preparation and handling of quality meat, fresh fish, and seafood.

You’ll play an important role in developing menus, maintaining consistency across service, supporting the development of the kitchen team, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. With a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll help create memorable dining experiences for every guest.

As a Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What You’ll Bring To The Kitchen

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.