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Edinburgh
Salary
13.81 per hour + approximately 4,000 per year in TRONC
Hours
37 Hours per Week
Job Description
Blue Arrow is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie on behalf of a prestigious 4-star hotel in the heart of Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented kitchen team focused on delivering outstanding food using fresh, seasonal ingredients and scratch-cooked menus. The successful candidate will take ownership of their own section, work with high-quality produce, and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a professional and supportive environment.
If you're a passionate Chef de Partie looking to develop your career within a quality hospitality venue, this role offers excellent training, progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside an experienced leadership team.
The Role
As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the smooth running of your designated kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to consistently high standards. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef while helping to develop junior members of the brigade.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a designated section within the kitchen.
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Ensure all food is produced using fresh ingredients and in line with established recipes and specifications.
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety.
- Supervise and support Commis Chefs and junior team members.
- Ensure all mise en place and service preparation is completed efficiently and on time.
- Monitor stock levels, rotate stock correctly, and minimise wastage.
- Work closely with senior chefs to ensure the kitchen is prepared for business demands.
- Support the delivery of high-quality dining experiences across all food outlets.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen culture.
About You
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a busy, quality-driven kitchen.
- Experience working in a 2 AA Rosette environment is highly desirable.
- Hotel experience within a 4-star or 5-star operation would be advantageous.
- Passion for fresh food, seasonal produce, and scratch cooking.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Experience supervising and developing junior chefs.
- Knowledge of stock control, food ordering, and waste management.
- Understanding of kitchen costs and gross profit management.
- Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
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Package & Benefits
- 13.81 per hour
- Approximately 4,000 per year TRONC
- 37-hour working week
- Excellent work-life balance compared with many hospitality roles
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Work with fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients
- Join a supportive and experienced kitchen team
- Staff benefits and additional company perks
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie to join a respected Edinburgh hotel, refine their craft, and progress their career in a kitchen that values creativity, quality, and fresh food cooked from scratch.
Note
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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