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At Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel and BABA Restaurant, we have an exciting opening to join our team as a Sous Chef…

We are looking for someone who can commit to Full-Time (40 hours per week), across a minimum of 4 shifts per week. Being flexible would be a great plus!

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required. At Kimpton we encourage our Team Members to Be Yourself and Lead Yourself! We will be there to support you each step of the way.

We are paying up to £38,000.00 per annum, all overtime is paid for.

As a Sous Chef your main duties and responsibilities will be being accountable for kitchen operation including production, cleanliness and safe systems of work, and deputises in the absence of our Executive Head Chef. You will work in a team to ensure our food is served at are the highest standards both in our hugely popular BABA Restaurant and throughout the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.

We aim to make our guests happy through our excellent food and service!

We are looking for an ambitious individual, who is passionate about food. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll be expected to encourage your team in everything they do, while providing and maintaining a fun, positive and creative atmosphere.

To smash this role out of the park, the key skills & experience you’ll ideally already have are:

• Experience as a Sous chef for 1-2 years within a global hotel brand or restaurant of the same classification / cuisine (as minimum) with comparable size and complexity
• Experienced in local cuisine, with practical experience of at least one other cuisine and experience catering meetings, social events and restaurants
• Obtained Level 3 Food Safety certification and have knowledge in HACCP
• Knowledge of appropriate systems to support operational processes– such as Micros Simphony (or relevant POS) and Procure Wizard
• Knowledge of working to brand standards relating to food and the ability to create and deliver menus, using appropriate suppliers and product
• Keeping up to date with trends in diets and food, knowledge of popular current trends such as Gluten Free or Vegan diets
• Technical skills to work on every section for every service period in the kitchen

So why work for us (aside from joining an awesome team…)? Well, look no further!

• Up to £38,000.00 per annum, paid overtime plus free meals whilst on duty!
• Incentives to earn more each month with our Tronc programme (where eligible)
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus an Overnight stay (for you and a plus 1) when probationary period passed
• 50% off on F&B when staying over in IHG properties on Employee Rate
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our portal!
• 20% off Spa Treatments and £15.00 gym membership in our managed Edinburgh properties plus 25% off in all restaurants & Bars, within both Kimpton Charlotte Square & InterContinental Edinburgh The George, and an amazing 50% off in Burr & Co coffee shop
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

What is it like to work for Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel?

At Kimpton, we are all about being yourself – we pride individuality and being the best version of you. Our meticulously designed Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel, offering our guests a modern luxurious stay. Welcoming locals to relax in our Garden area (a must visit), experiencing mouth-watering food in BABA restaurant, or guests from far and wide being pampered in our state-of-the-art Spa – we cover it all! We want our guests to have a truly authentic stay making personal connections throughout their visit with us, bring your true self to work, do what you think is right and we will help you to grow and develop.

Does this sound like a team you would love to be a part of? If so, please apply today and check out our Instagram page @kimptoncharlottesquare and @babaedinburgh to see the food that we currently serve!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.