The Caledonian Edinburgh
Junior Sous Chef
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Junior Sous Chef
Junior Sous Chef – The Caledonian Edinburgh
Location: The Caledonian, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £15.54 per hour + Tronc Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) Branch: The Caledonian Edinburgh Job Ref: AM15550
About the Role
At The Caledonian Edinburgh, our culinary team is integral to delivering a refined and vibrant guest dining experience, from all-day service to our lively venue The Court. We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to contribute to our kitchen brigade with skill, creativity, and a passion for exceptional dishes crafted using Scottish produce.
The Person
We are looking for an experienced chef with strong leadership qualities, capable of:
- Leading a calm, organised kitchen section or a full service
- Showcasing excellent communication and team collaboration
- Demonstrating a passion for training and developing junior chefs
- Demonstrating a robust understanding of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen operations
Key Responsibilities
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Under the guidance of the Head Chef, you’ll:
- Support leadership in managing and motivating the kitchen team
- Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, and presentation to brand standards
- Maintain smooth operations in the kitchen, including covering the Head Chef when needed
- Supervise food quality, consistency, cost control, and waste minimisation
- Champion health & safety, hygiene, and compliance across the kitchen
Specific Duties
- Lead team during service to ensure quality and standards are met
- Maintain kitchen organisation levels and stock control, ensuring hygiene and neatness
- Assist in staff scheduling processes (calendar, performance reviews)
- Collaborate with front-of-house for seamless guest experiences
- Provide hands-on coaching and design training programmes for junior chefs
The Benefits
Joining The Caledonian Edinburgh offers exceptional rewards, including:
- Competitive hourly pay (£15.54 per hour) + Tronc
- Perks for staff on duty: Free and high-quality meals
- 50% discount on The Court & Caley Bar brunches/dinners
- Leisure facilities discount
- Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program – discounted hotel stays globally starting at £45 per night
- Developed career pathways within the wide-ranging hospitality group
- Fully-funded apprenticeships (terms & conditions apply)
- 28 days of annual leave with progress build up over time
- Pension scheme
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Why Join Us?
Joining The Caledonian Edinburgh means joining a team that celebrates excellence, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality. Klarent Hospitality champions:
- Career growth & investment
- Support for diversity & inclusion
- Long-term career development
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