Employee Dining Chef - W Edinburgh

POSITION SUMMARY

W Edinburgh is hiring an Employee Dining Chef! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh. Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At W Edinburgh, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with our people. As our Employee Dining Chef, you will create fresh, exciting and nourishing food experiences for our talent, delivering a daily dining experience that energies and supports our teams.

This is more than a traditional staff dining role. You will own the day-to-day operation of Employee Dining, bringing creativity, consistency and personality into every service while maintaining the standards expected within a luxury lifestyle hotel.

Working Monday to Friday, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a more structured schedule while remaining connected to a fast-paced culinary environment. At W Edinburgh, we do things differently. Employee Dining is an extension of our culture, creative and energetic, designed to make every day better for our teams. If you love cooking, enjoy variety and want a role with balance and creativity, we’d love to hear from you.

As Employee Dining Chef, key aspects of your role will include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare and deliver daily meals for hotel talent to a consistently high standard

• Create rotating weekly menus with a focus on freshness, seasonality and variety

• Deliver balanced options that cater to different dietary requirements and preferences

• Manage ordering, stock rotation and minimise food waste

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, HACCP and allergen controls

• Keep the Talent Dining area clean, welcoming and engaging

• Support internal activations, celebrations and themed dining events

• Collaborate with the wider culinary team to maximise produce utilisation

Our ideal Employee Dining Chef is someone who has

• Previous kitchen experience in hotels, restaurants, contract catering or staff dining

• Passion for delivering quality food and creating positive experiences

• Ability to work independently and manage a daily food operation

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards

• Positive attitude and team-first mindset

In return for your hard work we give you:

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Competitive hourly rate plus tronc

• Meals on duty

• Marriott International benefits and career progression opportunities

• Access to training and development programmes

• Team recognition and engagement initiatives

• Opportunity to shape and own the Employee Dining experience at W Edinburgh

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital.

Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of the St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Opened in November 2023, W Edinburgh accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be our Employee Dining Chef today!