SUSHISAMBA Head Chef

W Edinburgh is hiring a Head Chef for SUSHISAMBA restaurant! This is a rare opportunity to lead the culinary team of this vibrant restaurant, situated in the award-winning W Edinburgh hotel. We invite you to play an integral role in bringing to life this unique brand in Scotland’s capital city.

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 SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA 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.

As part of the new W Hotel in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish capital, our Edinburgh restaurant is a welcome addition to the SUSHISAMBA portfolio which includes locations such as Las Vegas, London, Dubai, Doha and Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Chef of W Edinburgh, the Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of SUSHISAMBA restaurant kitchen. This highly specialized role requires several years of previous experience working with a similar cuisine in a high-end, high-volume restaurant.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s operations. We are looking for someone who is organised, creative and passionate about developing talent!

As Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA, key aspects of your role will include:

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market.


• Design and implement the restaurant kitchen’s policies and procedures


• Develop, design and implement new menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and SUSHISAMBA team.


• Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow.


• Train, motivate and lead your team to produce their best work and recreate the menu to approved standards.


• Promote a positive work environment.


• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards.


• Ensure the highest levels of food quality are maintained.


• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction.


• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel operation.


• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent.

Our ideal Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA is someone who has:

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.


• Natural leadership skills.


• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.


• The ability to train others with patience and confidence.


• Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants. A familiarity with Japanese, Peruvian and/or Brazilian cuisine is highly desirable.


• A good level of spoken and written English.


• At least three years of previous management experience.


• 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)


• Bonus plan


• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service


• Company pension scheme


• Private medical insurance


• 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

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 centerpiece of Edinburgh 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.

Built in 2023, this new W hotel 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 terrace, 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 role for you, apply to be our Head Chef at SUSHISAMBA within W Edinburgh today!