Executive Chef – W Edinburgh

Overview

In this role you will lead all kitchen operations at W Edinburgh, including SUSHISAMBA, Room Service, W Lounge and Meetings & Events. You will recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing team while designing menus and kitchen policies that align with the brand. You will safeguard food quality, hygiene and financial performance, partnering with other departments to support opening and ongoing success. You join a luxury, hospitality-driven culture that values creativity, leadership and guest-centric experiences. This is an opportunity to shape culinary strategy at a Forbes-recognised hotel and elevate the guest experience.

Pay / Benefits

• World class training and development
• Unlimited career opportunities
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 30 days
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain top culinary talent
• Design and implement kitchen policies with the management team
• Develop and implement new menus in collaboration with leadership
• Foster teamwork and develop staff capabilities
• Train, motivate and lead the team to high standards
• Promote a positive work environment
• Represent the brand and uphold its voice with guests and talent
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Ensure最高 levels of food quality
• Manage department budgets to maximize profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
• Collaborate with other department heads for a successful opening and ongoing operations

Key requirements

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Natural leadership abilities
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Experience in five-star, luxury hotels
• Strong financial awareness and ability to read financial documents
• Positive mindset
• Genuine passion for hospitality

• leadership
• communication
• team collaboration
• menu design and development
• budget management and financial awareness
• food hygiene and quality control

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