Job Ref: VIR1846
Branch: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Location: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + TRONC + Great Virgin Perks and Benefits!
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 20/08/2026
Closing date: 20/09/2026
Your mission:
We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our kitchen team. You’ll play a key role in preparing and producing high-quality desserts, amenities, Afternoon Teas and sweet treats across our restaurants, In-Room Dining, event spaces and afternoon services.
This role is all about great preparation, organisation and consistency. You’ll take ownership of the pastry section, making sure everything is prepared, labelled, stored and ready for service. You’ll be confident working independently, managing your own time and prioritising your workload, while still being part of the wider kitchen team.
You’ll take pride in your work, have a great eye for detail and enjoy creating food that looks as good as it tastes.
The Details:
Your day-to-day will include:
Pastry Preparation
- Prepare and produce desserts, afternoon teas and sweet items for our restaurants, events and afternoon services.
- Complete daily mise en place and ensure all pastry items are prepared and ready for service.
- Take ownership of your section, planning and prioritising preparation to ensure everything is completed on time.
- Follow recipes and specifications while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
- Ensure all prepared items are correctly labelled, stored and rotated.
Organisation Section Management
- Keep the pastry section clean, organised and fully stocked throughout the day.
- Manage your time effectively and work confidently without constant supervision.
- Plan ahead for upcoming restaurant services, afternoon teas and events, ensuring all preparation is completed in good time.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate any shortages or requirements to the wider kitchen team.
- Help minimise food waste through careful preparation, storage and stock management.
Events Service
- Prepare dessert items for weddings, meetings, celebrations and other hotel events.
- Ensure desserts are presented consistently and to the required standard.
- Work closely with the wider kitchen team to understand daily service and event requirements.
Team Development
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team while being confident taking ownership of your own workload.
- Support junior members of the team and share your knowledge where appropriate.
- Be curious, keen to learn and open to developing your pastry skills.
- Bring a positive attitude, attention to detail and genuine passion for hospitality to every shift.
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, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can’t create that special experience for our guests.
At Virgin Hotels, we celebrate creativity, individuality, and community. As part of Virgin Hotels, you’ll join a brand that believes in doing things differently — where personality matters as much as professionalism, and where every team member is valued for what they bring.
Our Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a lifestyle destination that seamlessly blends historic architecture with contemporary design, offering 222 stylish guest rooms and suites.
The hotel is home to a diverse and dynamic food and beverage operation, including Commons Club, our flagship Scottish Brasserie and landmark cocktail bar, the vibrant Italian-inspired Eve, and the iconic Oculus Lounge.
With multiple kitchens, concepts and service styles under one roof, the culinary team delivers exceptional experiences for hotel guests, locals and visitors alike.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh also boasts impressive meetings and events offering, including the stunning Greyfriars Hall, a beautifully restored former church, alongside a variety of flexible event and private dining spaces.
From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale celebrations and weddings, the hotel hosts a diverse year-round events calendar.
This is a fast-paced, high-profile operation where creativity, quality and memorable guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do.
Must-haves:
- 2+ years experience working as a Chef de Partie, ideally within a pastry or dessert-focused role.
- Strong pastry and dessert preparation skills, with a genuine passion for producing high-quality food.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of your section.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly around consistency, presentation and quality.
- Experience preparing food for restaurant service, afternoon services and/or events.
- A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
- A positive, reliable and hands-on approach, with a willingness to support the wider kitchen team.
- Experience working within a lifestyle, luxury or high-end hotel environment would be a benefit.
- A genuine interest in developing your skills and bringing new ideas to our pastry offering.
Package and benefits:
- 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!
What We’re Looking For
A passionate and organised pastry chef who takes pride in their preparation, works confidently and independently, and is excited to create high-quality items for our restaurants, events and afternoon tea services.
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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Think you know what Scottish luxury looks like? Think again. Situated in the historic India Buildings, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is reimagining the Old Town, marrying its iconic Victorian architecture with distinctive, contemporary design. Inside the hotel, you’ll experience a world that revolves around you – from our signature chamber design to numerous drinking, dining and entertainment options that you’ll never want to leave. When you do venture out, you’ll find Edinburgh’s top attractions in walking distance. Fancy a stroll around Edinburgh Castle? Easy – it’s only 4 minutes away. Want to snap Victoria Street for your Insta? No sweat, it’s on your doorstep. Buckle up, we put you so close to history it’s basically time travel.
