Sous Chef
Search · Edinburgh, Scotland ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 16 Oct 2026.
- Sous Chef - £53k+ Package
- Edinburgh city centre - Big company, new brand, recent opening
- Sous Chef required
We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a high-end restaurant located in Edinburgh city centre.
This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position offering stability, career progression, and a brilliant working environment.
You'll be joining a passionate and skilled brigade, contributing to a high-quality culinary offering throughout this property.
Offer details for such a Sous Team Player
The successful Sous will receive a starting salary of £39k+, plus amazing GUARANTEED tronc payments of £10k+ and a range of additional non-financial benefits.
In this Sous role itself
* Assist the senior kitchen leadership team in delivering smooth and efficient kitchen operations, giving direction and maintaining excellent food safety standards at all times.
* Run service and offer training/leadership experience across multiple areas of the kitchen through regular rotation of the team.
* Apply sound knowledge of ingredients, food preparation methods, and food hygiene requirements.
* Focus on delivering high-quality food and first-class customer satisfaction.
* Maintain a flexible, enthusiastic attitude and effectively manage competing priorities.
* Demonstrate excellent organisation and reliability while thriving in a busy kitchen environment.
You, our next Super Sous
* Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or above in a busy, quality kitchen, operating around rosette level as a minimum.
* SVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent practical kitchen experience is evident.
* Passionate about food, quality and delivering an outstanding guest experience.
* Flexible and reliable with a positive, team-first attitude.
This is a rare opportunity to join a premium restaurant brand in Edinburgh, city centre. If you're a driven and enthusiastic chef looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.
If interested please get in touch with Ashleigh ASAP on 07775638511
We are Search Hospitality!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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