Junior Sous Chef - Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Restaurant Junior Sous Chef to join our award winning kitchen brigade at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. The role involves leading our fine dining team in One Square. 

Role:
A Junior Sous Chef is required to work in our diverse kitchen and that the One Square team serves afternoon teas, Saturday brunch, lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch and small function events in the private dining room. The restaurant serves brasserie style food prepared combining contemporary flavours with traditional and modern techniques whilst using only ingredients of the finest quality. As Junior Sous Chef you will be required to lead the main kitchen team in the kitchen, ensuring it is fully prepared for service times whilst also controlling the other chefs working on it. 

Requirements:
We are looking for someone who is ready to take the next step on your career path. Ideally you will have at least  2 -3 years’ experience within a 1 or 2 rosette kitchen environment. 

Our expectations of you will be that you are able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have a strong desire to improve on your skills and knowledge as well as: 

• Have experience in working in a multi outlet kitchen operation.
• Assess quality control and adhere to service standards.
• Lead and support the junior members of the team
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Support the control of food cost.
• Carry out close liaison with all section of the kitchen in order to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
• Menu planning and direction. 
• Manage the kitchen team, through department rota’s, training and communication meetings.
• Must possess basic computational ability.   

Benefits:
So why work for the world’s largest hospitality company?

• A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.
• 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 hotel and spa experiences as part of your induction.
• 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub
• 50% off Spa Treatments and £50 gym membership within our One Spa!
• 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £500 bonus 
• A share of the monthly tips and service charge
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
• Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.