Chef de Partie


Company:	Sodexo Ltd
Salary:	£14.42 - £14.42
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

40 hours per week
Monday to Thursday
Monday 10:00am - 3:30pm
Tuesday - Thursdays 10:00am -9:30pm
£14.42 per hour

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Joinone of Scotland's most prestigious venues and play a key role in deliveringexceptional dining experiences. We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie toprepare and present high-quality dishes for Members of Parliament, guests, andvisitors. Working as part of a skilled kitchen team, you'll help deliveroutstanding food across a range of dining services, maintaining the higheststandards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and professionalism. This isan exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned catering operation whereexcellence, attention to detail, and teamwork are at the heart of everythingyou do.

What you’ll do:

Lead exceptional hospitality delivery by ensuring every event and service is expertly planned, prepared and executed to the highest standards.
Inspire and develop your team through engaging briefings, coaching, training and performance feedback, creating a motivated and high-performing culture.
Champion safety and compliance by maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen management, health & safety and quality standards across all hospitality operations.
Build strong client relationships by working closely with clients and the events team to anticipate needs, resolve challenges and deliver memorable guest experiences.
Drive operational excellence by managing stock, administration, maintenance reporting and proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
Embrace continuous improvement by leading by example, supporting the wider catering operation when required, and contributing ideas that enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

What you'll bring:

A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
Strong culinary skills with a passion for producing high-quality dishes to consistently high standards.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations. Food Safety Level 2 is desirable but can be provided through training.
A positive, reliable, and team-focused approach, with the flexibility to work collaboratively and successfully complete Scottish Parliament security clearance.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part ofsomething greater. You’ll be valued for who you are, have the chance to make apositive impact through your everyday work, and be supported to thrive in yourown way.

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