Junior Sous Chef

The University of Edinburgh Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team within the University of Edinburgh’s Hospitality and Events Collection within Pollock Halls.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie or current Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their career. Working within a busy hotel and restaurant environment, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen while developing your leadership and management skills.

Our operation covers breakfast, lunch and dinner service alongside functions, events and hotel guests, so we are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Working hours are 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends.

Essential:

• At least two years’ experience working within a busy kitchen environment
• Current Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good decision-making ability, and be able to motivate and coach chefs. 

Desirable:

• Hotel kitchen experience, or equivalent restaurant experience
• Intermediate level Food Hygiene Certificate.