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Junior Sous Chef
Restaurant Junior Sous Chef – Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Restaurant Junior Sous Chef to join our award-winning kitchen brigade at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
About Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is one of Scotland’s leading 5-star hotels, offering the largest banqueting and meeting facilities in Edinburgh (capacity: up to 500 guests) with its award-winning One Square Restaurant and bar.
Role
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will:
- Lead our fine dining team at One Square.
- Oversee operations for afternoon teas, Saturday brunch, lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, and private function events in the restaurant.
- Deliver brasserie-style cuisine, blending contemporary flavors with traditional techniques using only the finest ingredients.
- Ensure the main kitchen team is fully prepared for service, managing workflow and supporting junior chefs.
- Maintain food quality, presentation, and cost control standards.
Requirements
We seek an ambitious candidate with:
- 2–3 years’ experience in 1–2 rosette dining environments.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively while improving skills.
- Experience in multi-outlet kitchen operations.
- Strong quality control and service excellence.
- Leadership in training and assisting junior team members.
- Full awareness of food prep, receiving, storage, and sanitation protocols.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the entire menu, recipes, production methods, and presentation standards.
- Proficiency in alcohol service (if applicable) and food cost management.
- Effective time management, ensuring deadlines are met by the whole team.
- Ability to plan menus and coordinate kitchen sections seamlessly.
- Experience managing staff rotations, training, and departmental communication.
- Basic computational skills (e.g., spreadsheets, inventory management).
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Benefits
Competitive Remuneration & Financial Perks
- Competitive salary plus free meals during shifts.
- 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to a maximum of 33 days (pro-rata) with tenure.
- Marriott employee/member benefits, including:
- Guaranteed 50% off all F&B outlets at the hotel.
- 20% discount on Marriott-owned hotels worldwide.
- Marriott Benefit Hub connectivity for discounts on supermarket shopping, entertainment, and more.
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Lifestyle & Wellness
- 50% off spa treatments and a £50 gym membership at One Spa.
- Worldwide employee and guest room rate access (& spa experiences as induction).
Career & Social Growth
- Partial access to tip/share programs per shift.
- Refer a friend bonus (£500 upon successful recruitment to Marriott).
- Global career progression opportunities and the chance to join Marriott’s charitable and community activities.
- 24/7 employee/associate healthcare plan, including mental healthcare first aiders.
Culture & Diversity
As part of Marriott International, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to inviting, welcoming, and connecting.
Join 2,000+ Marriott associates in Edinburgh, working with over 130,000 team members worldwide at 400+ hotels across 70 countries. As a Sheraton associate, you’ll:
- Belong to a team that delivers meaningful guest experiences.
- Develop professionally aligned with our global "World’s Gathering Place" mission.
- Be part of a collaborative environment where every associate’s contributions are celebrated.
Apply now to grow with Sheraton—where careers and culture thrive.
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