Job Ref: VIR1833
Branch: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Location: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + TRONC + Amazing Virgin Benefits!
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 13/08/2026
Closing date: 13/09/2026
Your mission:
As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section within Commons Club, our contemporary Scottish brasserie, helping to deliver exceptional dishes that showcase the very best of Scotland's seasonal ingredients. You'll play a key role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining consistently high standards, and supporting the development of junior team members.
We're looking for a talented and passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their craft, and is committed to delivering memorable dining experiences. You'll bring strong culinary skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example while working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.
The Details:
What exactly you will be doing…
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of your designated section.
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the highest quality standards, ensuring consistency at every service.
- Supporting Sous Chefs and Senior Chefs in delivering efficient and organised kitchen operations.
- Assisting with the training, coaching, and development of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie.
- Ensuring your section is fully prepared, stocked, and ready for service at all times.
- Monitoring food quality, presentation, and portion control to maintain exceptional standards.
- Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety throughout your section.
- Ensuring all food is stored, labelled, and handled in accordance with food safety regulations and company standards.
- Managing stock effectively, minimising waste, and reporting ordering requirements to senior chefs.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the kitchen and hotel to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Remaining calm and focused during busy service periods while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Reporting any maintenance, equipment, health and safety, or operational concerns promptly.
- Adhering to all hotel policies, procedures, and standards, including health safety, security, and confidentiality requirements.
The Restaurant:
At Commons Club, our contemporary Scottish brasserie brings together classic flavours, quality local ingredients, and innovative cooking techniques. Join our talented kitchen team and play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences in the heart of Edinburgh.
Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.
Why work with Virgin Hotels:
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- 28 days paid holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with an additional day for each year’s service up to 31 days
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- 4x your salary in Life assurance
- Company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Teammate discount on Food Beverage
- Discounted Room Rates
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning Development opportunities
- Access to Virgin Family, which contains various Virgin group discounts and treats!
- Joining a great team being part of Virgin Hotels worldwide
Background must-have:
- Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience in a full-service hospitality establishment
- Current right to work in the UK
We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer
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