Daytime Brunch Kitchens | 40–45 Hours per Week | No Evening Shifts
Loudons is a family-run business with two busy city centre cafés, supported by our own onsite bakery and central production kitchen. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced brunch environment where you'll take ownership of your own section while working closely with the Sous Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver the high standards we're known for.
About the Role
As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your own section during busy breakfast and lunch services, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented consistently while supporting the team to deliver a smooth, organised service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Running your own section during service
- Preparing, finishing and presenting dishes to Loudons' specifications
- Supporting the team to deliver an efficient, high-quality service
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Assisting with stock rotation and keeping your section organised
- Helping train and support junior members of the team
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a professional kitchen
- Is confident running their own section during a busy service
- Remains calm and organised under pressure
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Takes pride in consistency and attention to detail
- Wants to continue developing their skills and progress their career
Why Join Loudons?
We believe great chefs perform at their best with a healthy work-life balance. Our kitchens operate during the day, so you'll have your evenings free.
Working across our restaurant kitchens alongside our bakery and central production kitchen, you'll gain exposure to different areas of the business and have genuine opportunities to develop and progress as the company continues to grow.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Daytime shifts (typically between 7:00am – 5:00pm)
- Approximately 40–45 hours per week
- Positions available at both our Fountainbridge and New Waverley restaurants
- Equal share of tips (currently averaging around £2.50 per hour)
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing business
- Opportunity to contribute ideas towards menu development
- 75% staff discount on food and drinks
- Uniform provided
- 28 days paid holiday
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you're looking to join a supportive, well-organised kitchen where you'll be challenged, developed and given the opportunity to progress, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
