Junior Sous Chef

Location: 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH3 9SR

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our award‑winning kitchen brigade at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. The role involves leading the fine dining team in OneSquare, a brasserie‑style restaurant that serves afternoon tea, Saturday brunch, lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch and small function events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the junior members of the kitchen team, ensuring the kitchen is prepared for service times.
• Assess quality control and adhere to service standards.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Support the control of food cost.
• Carry out close liaison with all sections of the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Produce own work in accordance with deadlines and assist others in achieving this aim.
• Menu planning and direction.
• Manage the kitchen team through department rotas, training and communication meetings.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years’ experience within a 1 or 2 rosette kitchen environment.
• Experience working in a multi‑outlet kitchen operation.
• Strong desire to improve skills and knowledge.
• Good computational ability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus free meals while on duty.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays (up to 33 days pro‑rata after further service).
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus spa experiences as part of induction.
• 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% discount in other Marriott hotels.
• Discounts off supermarket shopping, other shopping and experiences through the Marriott Benefit Hub.
• 50% off spa treatments and £50 gym membership within One Spa.
• 24/7 employee healthcare plan with access to mental healthcare first aiders.
• Refer a friend and receive a £500 bonus.
• Share of the monthly tips and service charge.
• Opportunities for career progression, transfer around the world and involvement in charitable/community activities.
• Additional benefits will be discussed upon interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.