Commis Chef

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Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

W Edinburgh is hiring a Commis Chef team to join our 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.

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.

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 will showcase the best of Gaelic produce in its food offering, complementéd with innovative beverage concepts.

Furthermore, there is innovative Breakfast, Room Service and Event menus. Supporting all aspects of the kitchen operation will give you the opportunity to find where your passion truly lies.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, eager to learn and committed to excellence! All our kitchens will be equipped with all new equipment at your disposal.

As Commis Chef, key aspects of your role will include:

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash, peel, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• 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 manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• 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 Commis Chef is someone who has:

• Eye for detail
• An eagerness to learn
• Good organization 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

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 helps redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it…