Job Description

Job Introduction
Chef De Partie 40 hours per week Up to 28,600 per annum Location is Colonnades at the Signet Library, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF

Join our dynamic team at Colonnades within The Signet Library, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food preparation and service. Working alongside a talented and passionate group of chefs and waiting staff, you'll help create memorable experiences for our guests, whether they're enjoying our renowned afternoon teas, elegant lunches, or private events. As a team of true food enthusiasts, we value creativity, a genuine passion for culinary arts, and a proactive, can do attitude. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant, developing venue that combines the city's finest afternoon teas with a lively events calendar. If you're eager to grow your skills in a professional, fast paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

Ability to run both the savoury and sweet sections. Assisting with the planning and designing of the afternoon tea menu. Assisting with the kitchen team across different sections during private events. Carrying out daily preparations and preparations for busier days. To control food stocks To ensure training objectives are met within the kitchen team. Ensure food preparation and service standards are met Ability to work across different sections. Liaising with the kitchen brigade to ensure the flow of service and maintain standards consistently Communicate with Head Chef in personal development, training, appraisals, and long term objectives To be aware of and ensure that you are aware of all legislation that is relevant to your work and ensure that all legal requirement are met, including: Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, Environmental Health, HACCP's, Fire Precautions, and any others. Adherence to Company Policy

What you bring:

An excellent and consistent standard of work A positive outlook and ability to work under pressure Passion, enthusiasm, ambition, and drive Ability to work within a team and on own initiative Excellent communication skills o A real passion for food

Join Heritage Portfolio and Sodexo Live! for a fulfilling career where your individuality is celebrated, your impact is valued, and your development is supported. We're more than a team -- we're a community of experience makers.


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, offering an interview scheme for qualified candidates with disabilities.

Be part of a forward thinking organisation where "Never Standing Still" is more than a motto -- it's how we thrive. Apply now and take the next step in your operations career.