Sous Chef

Leonardo Hotels; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Vouchers for high street shops

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Training & progression paths

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in Edinburgh Murrayfield is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering memorable guest experiences. You’ll lead a busy kitchen, mentor the team, and help drive service standards and consistency across shifts.

We value collaborative leaders who share knowledge, build strong relationships with chefs, and foster a positive, fun work environment while maintaining high quality in food preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Strong communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team under the Head Chef.
• Ensure consistent service and high food quality.
• Manage daily operations and kitchen readiness across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

## Sous ChefApply: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: JR105720Be 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.INDLHSome 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 progressionWe’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!