Sous ChefLocation: Central EdinburghHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pmPay: Competitive hourly rate, with overtime options (paid or time off in lieu)
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in central Edinburgh, where you'll work a balanced schedule with daytime hours, allowing for an excellent work-life balance. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in producing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring our high standards are met consistently.
What We Offer:
- Stable weekday schedule with evenings and weekends off
- Overtime options—choose between additional pay or time off
- Opportunity for growth in a collaborative culinary environment
- Central Edinburgh location with excellent transport links
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and execution
- Lead and mentor junior kitchen staff
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role
- Strong leadership skills and attention to detail
- Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!