Job Number: 26067659
Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location: 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
Schedule: Full Time
Remote: No
Position Type: Non-Management
W Edinburgh is hiring a Breakfast Chef de Partie to join our team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.
About W Edinburgh Kitchen
W Edinburgh brings exciting new culinary destinations to the capital of Scotland. Situated on the 10th and 11th floors of the hotel, the spaces offer unrivalled panoramic view across the city.
Our signature restaurant is a partnership with SUSHISAMBA, which celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru.
About the Role
Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, eager to learn and committed to excellence! All our kitchens will be equipped with all new equipment at your disposal.
Responsibilities
- Support management in coaching and training more junior members of the team
- Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.
- Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption.
- Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, FIFO; dating, labelling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
- Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
- Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away.
- Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
- Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.
- Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Thrives from an early start to the day
- An eagerness to continue learning
- Good organization skills
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to work well in a team
- A positive mindset
- A genuine passion for working in hospitality
Benefits & Training
- World class training and development, including leadership development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
- Discounts for your friends and family
- Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
About the Property
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites, and offers a rooftop bar and outdoor terrace with 360‑degree views over the historic city.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
