Sous Chef, The Fingal Hotel - Part of the Royal Yacht Britannia group, Edinburgh and Lothians

We are looking for a talented Junior sous chef on board Fingal, AA Hotel of the Year Scotland 2024, and AA luxury 5 star hotel, with a 2 AA Rosette restaurant.
This is a great opportunity for a Junior sous chef to join our kitchen brigade on board Fingal, focusing on our 2 AA rosette restaurant.

When it comes to produce, we use only the best aboard Fingal. We are passionate about creating dishes and using fresh local produce; we take inspiration from what is in season and the ingredients presented to us by our local forager.

This role would suit someone with a great work ethic, an enthusiasm and passion for cooking and a proven track record of delivering excellence.

Offering lots of company support and the tools to do the job, nothing is too much to create outstanding guest experiences.

Fingal is a luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront. This historic ship started life as a lighthouse tender, helping maintain lighthouses and transporting their keepers, equipment and supplies to some of the most treacherous locations in Scotland. Launched in January 2019, she has been transformed into an exquisite 22- cabin boutique hotel and exclusive use venue by the award-winning team at The Royal Yacht Britannia.

As our Junior sous chef duties are likely to include, but not limited to:
• Preparation of all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards.
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment.
• Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards.
• Deputise in the absence of the restaurant chef and head chef.
Company benefits include:
• 33 days annual holiday entitlement
• Enhanced long service holiday entitlement.
• Generous company pension, up to 20% of salary.
• Life assurance.
• Performance and loyalty payment scheme.
• Complimentary tickets to The Royal Yacht Britannia.
• Staff discount in the Royal Deck Tea Room, Britannia Gift Shop and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal.
• Free car parking at The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal.
• Meals on duty provided.
• Uniform provided and laundered.
• Asva passes.
• Discounted rate for Luxury Scotland Hotels.
• Training and development opportunity
If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.
No agencies please. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have been selected for interview you will be contacted directly.

Please apply to Mark Alston Executive Chef, with a copy of your up to date CV and reference details

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