Casual Commis Chef ***luxury hotel***
Incredible benefits
We are looking for a Casual Commis Chef. This is a casual role and will be reporting into the Executive and Head Chef. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in a culinary environment as a Commis Chef.
Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Employment Type: Casual
Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days
off)
Salary: £12.21 per hour + service charge
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised
as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best
Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of
the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to
developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three
times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple
accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025,
a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to
workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.
100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle.
Key
Responsibilities of a Casual Commis Chef:
* Assisting in the preparation and production of menus
* Preparing all dishes to the required standard and specification
* Maintaining high health and safety standards
* Being responsible for securing the kitchen when on late duty
* Ensuring that sections are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times
What are we looking for?
* Experience
as a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen.
* A genuine passion for cooking and
a keen interest in culinary development.
* Strong understanding of food
hygiene and safety standards.
* A flexible, proactive attitude
with excellent teamwork skills.
* A desire to learn and progress
within a luxury hospitality setting.
What’s in it for you?
* Holiday
allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to
27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent
service charge added to your salary every month.
* Professional,
award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic
recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced
paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
* 50%
off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B
outlets.
* Discounted
accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two
paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
* Access
to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our
employees.
* Vibrant
hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee
of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
* Social
and team building events per hotel.
* Global
Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible
teams.
* Free
meals on duty.
* Complimentary
uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.