Total 13 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in S12 2AB

Job Ref: AM13391Branch: The Caledonian EdinburghLocation: The Caledonian, EdinburghSalary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + Great Perks!Contract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 Hours Per WeekPosted date: 30/09/2024Closing date: 13/11/2024

Would you like to work for a company that rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted use of leisure facilities
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
• Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Do you want to excite the world of Hospitality?

We bring together a portfolio of Hotel assets and brands under a common philosophy centered around delivering exceptional customer experiences, nurturing talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

What will I be doing?

As a Sales Manager for The Caledonian Edinburgh, you will be responsible for the Group MICE delivery focusing on key feeder markets within UK Domestic, European and International territories including US Incentive Travel. You will have the responsibility of supporting the GC&E Sales Team through developing new business opportunities whilst driving strategies, activities & initiatives to retain and grow our business and:

• Develop key new business opportunities to secure new business & partnerships.
• Identify key customer opportunities and build a plan to target agencies and corporate clients through proactive sales approaches.
• Position the hotel to the market with a focus on business development.
• Building a strong database for clients in the UK, Europe and US.
• Maintain existing client base whilst growing our share of the business & identifying new customers.
• Support conversion of direct enquiries with large emphasis on driving new leads.
• Create & coordinate prospecting and sales blitzes, through targeting new accounts, lots and turn down leads and repeat events.
• Create & coordinate Bring Back Old Business blitzes.
• Review all segments to identify which industries are currently producing.
• Develop a strong sales and marketing plan on how you will penetrate your markets through calls, site inspections, familiarisation trips and entertainment.
• Continually audit our business mix to ensure we have the right business segments to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure systems are in place to offer cross-sell opportunities to new & existing customers.
• Attend and participate in sales initiatives, customer appointments & tradeshows as required.
• Take responsibility for the activation of the hotel overall MICE sales strategy in conjunction with the Director of Sales.
• Manage the relationship between on property sales & above property i.e. Hilton Worldwide Sales / Area Sales Office / Klarent Sales Leaders.
• Please note that within this role there is often frequent travel required throughout the UK, Europe and International Markets.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in the MICE market and existing relationships with relevant agencies & corporate clients.
• A strong knowledge of incentive travel, DMC relationships and city partners to win business to Edinburgh with The Caledonian Edinburgh at the heart of the program.
• Excellent communication skills; presentations, written and public speaking.
• Ability to cold call clients for prospecting purposes
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources.
• Ability to analyse departmental financial data in order to make strategic and tactical decisions.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.
• Proven understanding of client’s business and category, including business plans, competitive environment & distribution channels and product financials.
• Extensive understanding of local market and industry in order to make recommendations on how to achieve the budget.
• Ability to recommend segmentation and targeting proposals and to assess marketing implications and aggressively manage to ensure profitability.
• An excellent team player who leads by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others.
• Budget development and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage the work of others.
• Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems and develop problem solving skills in others.
• Ability to provide development and mentoring to others, leading by example as a brand ambassador.
• University degree at bachelor level or equivalent or experience in lieu thereof.

Does this sound like you?

A Sales Manager is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Job Ref: AM13310Branch: The Caledonian EdinburghLocation: The Caledonian, EdinburghSalary/Benefits: Competitive Salary/ fantastic team benefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 8/4pm/9-5pmHours per week: 40Posted date: 20/09/2024Closing date: 03/11/2024

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted use of leisure facilities
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Display’s behaviours that enhance the company values.
• Good communication and excellent grooming standards
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
• Someone who makes our guests smile
• Is the Room Attendant role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Room Attendant

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

The Role:

• As a room attendant you greet all guests in a warm, friendly, and courteous fashion and to always maintain a professional manner.
• Clean assigned bedrooms, bathrooms, and public areas and to ensure stocks of bathroom and bedroom items are replenished to correct standards
• To report any defects found in the bedroom, corridors or public areas to the Head of department
• To deal with guest complaints in a friendly and efficient manner, always ensuring guest satisfaction.
• A room attendant you will be an integral part of the hotels team working and cooperating with colleagues to enhance the guests always experience
• Follow the company controls procedures in accordance with company checklist
• Manage your working rota efficiently, ensure you are always prepared for work; your trolley and caddy are stocked appropriately
• Consider wastage without compromising standards
• Be energy efficient within the department, turning off lights, equipment etc when not in use
• Develop own skills and knowledge through training, communication, and teamwork

Immediate start available working as a food production operative in Burton on Trent.
Supporting our client who are a leading pet food producer in the area your job role is vital to the day to day running of the factory.
Working on the production line your role will be working with raw meats, preparing them in trays, working on a sausage line and clearing out the ovens.

Previous experience of working within a food factory is an advantage.

Immediate start offering regular and ongoing work.

Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:30

You will be paid £11.65 per hour.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorships.

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Restaurant Assistant to join the team at The Cumberland Hotel, Scarborough.

Restaurant Assistant working hours:

As a Restaurant Assistant you will work 30 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with an hourly rate of £12.00 – Regardless of age!

Being a Restaurant Assistant:

Your main tasks as a Restaurant Assistant will be serving hotel guests breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst delivering excellent customer service. You will also be required to ensuring service stations and tables are kept clean and tidy.

We are an employee-owned company, what does this mean?


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Free employee meals whilst on duty
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Reward and engagement programs


Our ideal candidate:

Essential Skills:


Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn new skills quickly
The ability to be flexible and keep calm under pressure


Desirable Skills:


Experience in a similar role
Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
Passion for the industry


The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period of growth as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 950 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this Restaurant Assistant role, click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at The Cumberland Hotel, Scarborough.

Kitchen Assistant working hours:

As a Kitchen Assistant you will work 30 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with an hourly rate of £12.00 – Regardless of age!

Being a Kitchen Assistant:

As a Kitchen Assistant will be to assist you will primarily be responsible for washing the pots and kitchen equipment, working at speed whilst maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. You will also get the opportunity to assist the chefs in food preparation for service or the following day. This is great opportunity for anyone that looking for the time to fly or for those who are looking for a career in the kitchen.

We are an employee-owned company, what does this mean?


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Free employee meals whilst on duty
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Reward and engagement programs


Our ideal candidate:

Essential Skills:


Experience in a similar role
Ability to work well in a team environment
Happy to work at speed whilst maintaining high standards
Helping your colleagues when they need it


Desirable Skills:


Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry and food preparation.
Passion for the industry


The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period of growth as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 950 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this Kitchen Assistant role, click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Cook? If so, we'd love you to join our fantastic catering team at Sheffield Springs Academy!

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Cook you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. Barnsley Academy is a secondary school therefore you will be supported by our Catering Manager with the kitchen operation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 34.5 hours per week, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Shift Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your shift and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Company Description

Title: Sous Chef, 5 over 7

Location: Mecklenburgh Pl, London WC1N, UK

Annual Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Sous Chef, or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step? Do you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be the driving force behind the culinary program at the acclaimed, Goodenough College

Goodenough College, situated in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London, is home to 700 international postgraduate students for whom we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner all year round. We operate a Café and Bar in London House, serving students, college staff, event guests, and hotel guests. Additionally, we offer fine dining, conference catering, meetings, training and activity days, weddings, BBQs, and more for both college and corporate events.

This site operates 7 days a week, but this role is predominantly Monday to Friday, ensuring a well-organised schedule across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef who is a true foodie at heart and enthusiastic about leading teams and crafting exceptional dining experiences for future generations. At Holroyd Howe, you have the chance to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, setting new standards for education catering in a creative and dynamic location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and health & safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie with quality staff feeding and events background to support our team in this amazing venue

If you have a talent for making fantastic food that is beautifully presented with great organisation, passion and enthusiasm then this role is made for you.

Company Description

£30,000

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services to independent schools and colleges.

Goodenough College - is home to 700 international post graduate students for whom we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. We also provide College and Corporate fine dining, conference catering, meetings, training and activity days, weddings, BBQ's and much more

Qualifications

• Quality staff and events feeding experience
• Confident and capable kitchen leader and team player
• Calm and able to deliver quality under pressure
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Health & Safety
• Understand and work within set GP's
• Understand online ordering and menu systems
• Works in a clean, safe and organised manner

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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A Wee Insight Into The Event:

We would love you to come along and join us for a Housekeeping Recruitment Open Evening on Tuesday 23rd July from 4pm to 7pm. The event will give you an insight into the hotel and our story, meet some of the Housekeeping Management Team and an interview to discuss our opportunities which may be of interest!

Klarent Hospitality Are Recruiting For Housekeeping Roles:

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

Our Roles:

• As part of our Housekeeping Team, you greet all guests in a warm, friendly, and courteous fashion and to always maintain a professional manner.
• Clean assigned bedrooms, bathrooms, and public areas and to ensure stocks of bathroom and bedroom items are replenished to correct standards
• To report any defects found in the bedroom, corridors or public areas to the Head of department
• To deal with guest complaints in a friendly and efficient manner, always ensuring guest satisfaction.
• You will be an integral part of the hotels team working and cooperating with colleagues to enhance the guests always experience
• A knowledge of SALT and positively contribute to the department and hotels score
• Follow the company controls procedures in accordance with company checklist
• Manage your working rota efficiently, ensure you are always prepared for work; your trolley and caddy are stocked appropriately
• Consider wastage without compromising standards
• Be energy efficient within the department, turning off lights, equipment etc when not in use
• Develop own skills and knowledge through training, communication, and teamwork

Does The Below Sound Like You?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable as required by the business.
• Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Would You Like To Work For A Company That Gives You:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards Your Hard Work By Offering You The Below Team Benefits When You Join Us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted use of leisure facilities
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

We look forward to meeting you at the event!

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Head Chef to join the team at The Cumberland Hotel, Scarborough.

Working Hours:

As a Head Chef you will work circa 45 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with a salary of £35,000 Per Annum.

Being a Head Chef:

As a Head Chef your responsibilities will be to look after all aspects of a Hotel Kitchen. We offer a set menu on a 7-day cycle system for our guests, who are predominately coach customers. The menu is repeated each week with the majority of starters, mains and sweets made in-house using fresh produce.

As the Head Chef, you will oversee the Kitchen team to deliver a consistent standard of food whilst controlling your cost per bed night spend. We expect the highest standards of food safety and health and safety within the kitchen environment. You will be comfortable in the administrative side of running a kitchen including record keeping, stock control and food ordering.

We are an employee-owned company, what does this mean?


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,000 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Free employee meals whilst on duty
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Reward and engagement programs


Essential Skills:


Experience in a similar role
Strong communication skills
Understanding of all aspects related to food safety regulations and kitchen record keeping
Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail
A passion for delivering high quality consistent food
Understanding of cost control and utilising all produce


Desirable Skills:


Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
Attention to detail and passion for the industry
Experience working as a Senior or Head Chef in a similar setting would be an advantage


The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £60 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Company and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels, Alfa Travel, which includes Alfa Scotland.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of 2,050 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brand Alfa Travel, Alfa Scotland plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers. We also cater for Self Drive guests and direct hotel bookings.

As an employee-owned business with over 900 employee partners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful as a Head Chef click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

The stories begin here at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian:

Known locally as the “Caley”, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, was built in 1903 and is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway-building hotel nestles in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.

Click on the links to get a glance inside the doors of our hotel: Hotel Website, Instagram, YouTube

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE

At the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, we are proud to guarantee every team member at the hotel a wage of at least ELEVEN POUNDS & EIGHTY PENCE per hour!

A WORLD OF REWARDS

· Hourly Rate of £12 per hour (plus gratuities which are shared across the team).

· As a permanent contracted Team Member, you will enjoy time and a half for any overtime, including bank holidays.

· We are able to offer Full Time / Part Time hours per week.

· Smart uniform provided and laundered

· Free and healthy meals when on duty catering to a variety of dietary requirements

· Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other areas of the UK or further (subject to availability)

· Grow your Career your next position could be as a Team Leader or Supervisor.

· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career with our own Learning and Development Manager based at the hotel.

· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights from FORTY POUNDS per night around the world with GO HILTON! As well as a free stay at the hotel on the successful completion of probation

· 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

· Team Member Referral Program – offered at a rate of £500 per a successful referral

· High street discounts: with Perks at Work - offering a wide range of retail discounts, including cinema tickets, supermarket discounts and many more

· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly for every full year you work up to 33 days)

· Discounted dental, health cover and life insurance

· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

· Recognition non-stop all year long!

· Birthday – join us for a team birthday dinner at the hotel

· Want to find out more - follow us on the HR Instagram

Waldorf Astoria is effortless Luxury – rooted in elegant service, delivering unforgettable experiences.

· Reporting malfunction of services, equipment and any repair requirements relating to wall surfaces, floors, light fittings or wall switches, to the Head Chef/ Chief steward. 

· Ensure your behaviour respects the perspective, privacy, safety and security of our guests, contractors and work colleagues at all times. 

· Communicate clearly between food service team and culinary colleagues – both ways. 

· Ensure all duties are discharged safely and that risk to self and others is minimised 

·  Execute all activity on cleaning schedule in a methodical and timely manner 

·  Maintain supply of clean food service materials and culinary equipment / cookware as required 

·  Ensure that all prescribed and designed process, systems and standards are maintained 

·  Maintain your work station cleanliness and tidiness constantly. 

·  Ensure you are ‘en place’ in sufficient time for service and that your station contributes consistently to a highly effective service session. 

·  Ensure you close down your section and complete end of shift procedures 

We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel and to giving you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Managers, who can coach and develop you in achieving your personal goals in your future hospitality career.

We are open to confidential conversations with candidates about the role as part of the application and recruitment process. Please email Elizabeth.jones@hilton.com if you have any questions in regards to the job opportunity.

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON!

Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now

With a fresh, modern expression of its rich, authentic, legacy, Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of the True Waldorf Service in Landmark destinations around the world.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Providing Effortless Luxury at the Caley

The stories begin here at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian:

Known locally as the “Caley”, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, was built in 1903 and is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway-building hotel nestles in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.

Click on the links to get a glance inside the doors of our hotel: Hotel Website, Instagram, YouTube

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

Why do we enjoy working here? This is more than just a workplace.

· Here you have the opportunity to develop and discover yourself as much professionally as you do as a person.

· Here they support you and encourage your individuality.

· Here you will meet incredibly inspiring people you can call friends, for life.

· Here we are incredibly passionate about delivering special unforgettable moments to our guests and colleagues.

At the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, we are proud to guarantee every team member at the hotel a wage of at least ELEVEN POUNDS per hour!

Please note for this role we require candidates to be able to work a mix of shifts across the morning. afternoon and evening

We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion, whether it is your first role in hospitality or you are ready to take that next step.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

· Hourly Rate of £11 per hour (plus gratuities which are shared across the team/ and you will also be included in our fantastic upselling program).

· As a permanent contracted Team Member, you will enjoy time and a half for any overtime, including bank holidays.

· Smart Uniform provided and laundered

· Free and healthy meals when on duty catering to a variety of dietary requirements

· Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other areas of the UK or further (subject to availability)

· Grow your Career your next position could be as a Team Leader or Supervisor.

· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career with our own Learning and Development Manager based at the hotel.

· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights from FORTY POUNDS per night around the world with GO HILTON! As well as a free stay at the hotel on the successful completion of probation

· 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

· Team Member Referral Program – offered at a rate of £500 per a successful referral

· High street discounts: with Perks at Work - offering a wide range of retail discounts, including cinema tickets, supermarket discounts and many more

· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly for every full year you work up to 33 days)

· Discounted dental, health cover and life insurance

· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

· Recognition non-stop all year long!

· Birthday – join us for a team birthday dinner at the hotel

· Want to find out more - follow us on the HR Instagram

We look forward to explaining in detail the range of magnificent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.

Waldorf Astoria is effortless Luxury – rooted in elegant service, delivering unforgettable experiences.

If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of guest service, you may just be the person we are looking for!

· You will join the Food & Beverage team working as Host

· You enjoy taking and delivering food and drinks orders, demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service, and creating memorable experiences for our guests and colleagues.

· Are you friendly, positive, passionate and eager to be part of a team of likeminded professionals? Then this is the job for you!

· Multifunctional Food and Beverage management and support allowing you to flex your skills in all Food and Beverage Outlets within the Hotel. This will cover and not exclusive to restaurants, bars, in room dining and conference and events, both early and late shifts.

· Ensure that all Food and Beverage bookings are managed and communicated across the Food and Beverage department in a timely manner

· In depth knowledge of the booking system used within the Food and Beverage department

· Ensure that all guests are called pre-arrival and any specific requirements are communicated with the teams

· Liaison with guests in the booking of private events within the Food and Beverage departments.

· Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner, consistently demonstrating great customer service

· Up-sell with latest departmental incentives

· Carry out cleaning duties as assigned to you in any of the food and beverage outlets

· Adhere to all hotel brand standards

· As a Food and Beverage Host you will work 5 days per week, including, but not always, weekends and bank holidays

We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel and to giving you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Managers, who can coach and develop you in achieving your personal goals in your future hospitality career.

We are open to confidential conversations with candidates about the role as part of the application and recruitment process. Please email Elizabeth.jones@hilton.com if you have any questions in regards to the job opportunity.

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.

We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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Sincerely Elegant Services at the Caley

The stories begin here at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian:

Known locally as the “Caley”, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, was built in 1903 and is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway-building hotel nestles in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.

Click on the links to get a glance inside the doors of our hotel: Hotel Website, Instagram, YouTube

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

Why do we enjoy working here? This is more than just a workplace.

· Here you have the opportunity to develop and discover yourself as much professionally as you do as a person.

· Here they support you and encourage your individuality.

· Here you will meet incredibly inspiring people you can call friends, for life.

· Here we are incredibly passionate about delivering special unforgettable moments to our guests and colleagues.

At the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, we are proud to guarantee every team member at the hotel a wage of at least ELEVEN POUNDS per hour!

We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion, whether it is your first role in hospitality or you are ready to take that next step.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

· Hourly Rate of £11 per hour (plus gratuities which are shared across the team).

· As a permanent contracted Team Member, you will enjoy time and a half for any overtime, including bank holidays.

· We are able to offer Full Time / Part Time hours per week.

· Smart uniform provided and laundered

· Free and healthy meals when on duty catering to a variety of dietary requirements

· Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other areas of the UK or further (subject to availability)

· Grow your Career your next position could be as a Team Leader or Supervisor.

· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career with our own Learning and Development Manager based at the hotel.

· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights from FORTY POUNDS per night around the world with GO HILTON! As well as a free stay at the hotel on the successful completion of probation

· 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

· Team Member Referral Program – offered at a rate of £500 per a successful referral

· High street discounts: with Perks at Work - offering a wide range of retail discounts, including cinema tickets, supermarket discounts and many more

· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly for every full year you work up to 33 days)

· Discounted dental, health cover and life insurance

· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

· Recognition non-stop all year long!

· Birthday – join us for a team birthday dinner at the hotel

· Want to find out more - follow us on the HR Instagram

We look forward to explaining in detail the range of magnificent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.

Waldorf Astoria is effortless Luxury – rooted in elegant service, delivering unforgettable experiences.

If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of guest service, you may just be the person we are looking for!

· Reporting malfunction of services, equipment and any repair requirements relating to wall surfaces, floors, light fittings or wall switches, to the Head Chef/ Chief steward. 

· Ensure your behaviour respects the perspective, privacy, safety and security of our guests, contractors and work colleagues at all times. 

· Communicate clearly between food service team and culinary colleagues – both ways. 

· Ensure all duties are discharged safely and that risk to self and others is minimised 

·  Execute all activity on cleaning schedule in a methodical and timely manner 

·  Maintain supply of clean food service materials and culinary equipment / cookware as required 

·  Ensure that all prescribed and designed process, systems and standards are maintained 

·  Maintain your work station cleanliness and tidiness constantly. 

·  Ensure you are ‘en place’ in sufficient time for service and that your station contributes consistently to a highly effective service session. 

·  Ensure you close down your section and complete end of shift procedures 

We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel and to giving you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Managers, who can coach and develop you in achieving your personal goals in your future hospitality career.

We are open to confidential conversations with candidates about the role as part of the application and recruitment process. Please email Elizabeth.jones@hilton.com if you have any questions in regards to the job opportunity.

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON!

Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now

With a fresh, modern expression of its rich, authentic, legacy, Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of the True Waldorf Service in Landmark destinations around the world.

Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme