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Chef De Partie

Job Introduction

Heritage Portfolio with The Colonnades at the Signet Library are currently looking for a Chef de Partie to the team. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual.  You will join our small yet strong team who provides friendly yet professional service in a beautiful Georgian setting.  Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Colonnades at the Signet Library is the perfect place for 'Edinburgh's Finest Afternoon Tea'.

With an emphasis on fresh, made from scratch cooking, our culinary teams execute outstanding catering and event services, from private dining, weddings and corporate clients to exceptional in-house café services. Under the guidance of our Head Chef and culinary development team, you will prepare and deliver a range of menus, from deli style retail offers to high end fine dining experiences, all with our overarching ethos of quality, seasonality, provenance and flavour at their heart.

 

Role Responsibility

  • Natural creative and innovative flair with a genuine love of food and an eye for detail
  • Broad ingredient knowledge and understanding of how to maximise flavour
  • Be able to follow recipes and specifications to ensure quality as standard
  • Maintain a focus on managing and communicating food allergens safely at all times
  • Provide exceptional high standards of food quality to the specifications agreed
  • Have a hard working, positive and reliable attitude
  • Excellent kitchen practice with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a high-volume catering environment
  • Good understanding of English, both written and orally

The Ideal Candidate

  • Be organised and adaptable with the ability to support all aspects 
  • Be motivated and excellent at working as part of a team with the ability to multitask and work to specific time frames agreed
  • Be able to follow recipes and specifications to ensure quality as standard as well as bringing new recipes and product development
  • Have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Package Description

  • £13.50 Per hour + Gratuities
  • Casual Hours

About the Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library,  Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

 

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.

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Salary £13.50 Per hour + Share of Gratuities
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1129446/146568
Contract Type Casual
Closing Date 12 September, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live - Casual
Location The Signet Library, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 13 August, 2025
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