Commis Chef, City of Edinburgh

Location:

Edinburgh, EH2

Country:

United Kingdom

A fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our team at Kimpton Charlotte Square on a Full-Time contract!

You will earn £13.41 per hour – equal to £27,892.80 salary, plus service charge

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel combines traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting indoor feel, offering guests a modern luxurious stay, including a garden area, BABA restaurant, and a state‑of‑the‑art spa.

• Complimentary stay for you + 1 upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across F&B outlets and the InterContinental Edinburgh The George, plus Spa & Gym discounts.
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression worldwide, and 2 paid days of volunteering per year.
• Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app to save, track and withdraw pay as you earn it.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, up to a maximum of 33 days pro‑rated, and Enhanced Family Leave.
• Amazing discounts at hotels and restaurants worldwide and from over 15,000 stores.
• Refer a Friend programme.

As a Commis Chef, you’ll bring your authentic personality to everything you do; you’ll be the ultimate host, confidently leading your own creative decisions that elevate every interaction and craft meaningful experiences.

Your main duties and responsibilities include assisting the Chef de Parties and wider kitchen team in providing excellent culinary experiences for guests, preparing food for service, and preparing essential elements of dishes.

• Passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences and previous experience in a kitchen as a Chef or Apprentice Chef.
• Motivation for a career within a kitchen, keen to learn and grow.
• Drive to produce results and contribute to providing extremely personal experiences and human connection.
• A warm and authentic personality, with a can‑do attitude and commitment to service.
• Willingness to work within our team to embrace service and delight guests.

Your must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and colleagues are treated equally and given the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital/familial status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.