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We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we've been part of some of the UK's most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you'll feel right at home here. Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we're looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at a prestigious destination venue in Edinburgh. Location: Edinburgh Salary: £32,000 per annum Working Pattern:5 over 7 days, minimum 37.5 hours per week, variable to meet event needs This is a whole-site role supporting a busy daytime café as well as a large events and hospitality operation. You will help deliver food for daily visitors, meetings and conferences, private dinners and full-venue hire events. The venue also hosts evening and seasonal events such as Burns Night, Christmas parties and the Edinburgh Fringe, along with sleepovers and group bookings for schools, scouts and corporate groups. Events range from small meetings to large functions of up to 550 guests, and August is a particularly busy period due to increased activity during the Fringe Festival. Key responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen Deliver high-quality food across café, events and hospitality service Lead shifts and guide junior chefs Support preparation and delivery of large-scale events Maintain food safety standards and ensure compliance with COSHH and Food Hygiene regulations Monitor stock levels and support ordering and cost control Step up to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef What we're looking for: Previous Sous Chef experience or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up Background in hotel, banqueting, events or quality restaurant kitchens Experience working with fresh food in a volume environment Strong organisation and leadership skills Flexible approach to rota including evening events Fresh food experience (not grab-and-go style) What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Family friendly support A holiday purchase scheme Regular social events and communication with our leaders Volunteering days Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020. A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident

Job Description: Are you a Chef De Partie, or a Demi Chef de Partie looking to join a quality hotel operation? Have you got a passion for cooking fresh food and learning more? Our client is a four star Country House Hotel and have an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join us in the North East of England. This role gives the opportunity to join an operation that delivers a 2 AA Rosette standard restaurant along with a vibrant wedding and banqueting business, plus as Chef de Partie, you have the opportunity to work with excellent chef's who can guide and develop your career up through the ranks. In taking on this position, you must have worked in hotels in the past and it needs a candidate who can operate between C&B as well as the restaurant side of operation. Live in is available with this position. Job Overview: The successful candidate will work with our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes and exceptional dining experiences. The role is based on a 45 hour week. Responsibilities: - Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation - Manage kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure a cohesive team and deputise for the Sous Chef when necessary. - Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene - Collaborate with the Head and Sous Chef in order to plan menus, estimate food costs, and order supplies - Monitor inventory levels and control food wastage to maximise profitability Skills: - Proven experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry - Strong culinary skills with expertise in various cooking techniques - Excellent leadership abilities to motivate and manage a team effectively - Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - 1 Rosette experience as a minimum - Creative flair for menu development and dish presentation Join us as our Chef de Partie to showcase your culinary talents and help our kitchen team to success! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Tips and service charge (up to £3k possible) Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Live in available

Chef De Partie Central London Luxury Hotel Group Location: Central London Salary: 32,000 Base + Tronc + Bonus Hours: 40-hour contract Job Type: Full-Time Permanent We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury hotel and restaurant group in Central London for a Chef de Partie to join a brand new opening. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, creative, and award-winning hospitality brand, contributing to both the pastry-led kitchen and main kitchen operations, including banqueting, events, and afternoon teas. Key Responsibilities Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations Maintain exceptional culinary standards, presentation, and consistency Contribute to menu development, seasonal dishes, and creative pastry concepts Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards Deliver excellence across banqueting, events, and afternoon tea services Requirements Proven experience in high-quality kitchens Experience in banqueting, events, and afternoon tea service Creative, passionate, with pride in flavour, presentation, and seasonal cooking Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills Benefits Competitive salary: 32,000 + Tronc ( 5,000) KPI-based bonus TRONC scheme Food & drink discounts across all sites Referral bonus - up to 500 Friends & family hotel rate - 50% off for all family & friends Employee of the month reward Paid day off on your birthday Professional growth and development within an award-winning hospitality group Vibrant, creative work culture celebrating individuality and talent Working with the freshest local and seasonal ingredients Staff meals and laundered uniforms provided Additional holiday days for each year of service Apply Now Job Reference: Ref: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Title: Chef De Partie Job Location: London, Central London, Greater London Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.