Chef de Partie - SUSHISAMBA

W Edinburgh is hiring a Chef de Partie to expand the culinary team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT W EDINBURGH KITCHEN

W Edinburgh brings exciting new culinary destinations to the capital of Scotland. Situated on the 10th and 11th floors of the hotel, the spaces offer unrivalled panoramic view across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to dine. 

Our signature restaurant is a partnership with SUSHISAMBA, which celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 11am until late, W Lounge showcases the best of Scottish produce in its food offering, complimented with innovative beverage concepts.

Furthermore, there is innovative Breakfast, Room Service and Event menus supporting the wider hotel operation, meaning there is always something new to learn!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s operation. This role will be primarily based within the SUSHISAMBA culinary team, however will also support across other areas of the kitchen as required. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, eager to learn and committed to excellence!

As Chef de Partie, key aspects of your role will include:

• Support management in coaching and training more junior members of the team.


• Handle food purchase orders and ensure that items arriving without authorization are not received. 


• Keep up to date with new products, recipes and preparation techniques. 


• Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.


• Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.


• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labelling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.


• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify a manager if a product does not meet specifications.


• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away.


• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.


• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.


• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.


• Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.

Our ideal Chef de Partie is someone who has:

• An eagerness continue learning


• Creativity


• Good organization skills


• Strong communication skills


• The ability to work well in a team


• A positive mindset


• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development


• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)


• Wellness and mental health programmes


• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!


• Discounts for your friends and family


• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of the St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

This W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Opened in November 2023, W Edinburgh accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Chef de Partie with us today!