13874 - Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,588 to £33,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13874 |
Summary
Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum, plus a 15% Premium Band for flexible working
Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the brigade at The Scott Hotel, part of the University of Edinburgh’s hotel collection. We are looking for a highly-motivated, talented Sous Chef looking for a new challenge to help implement an exciting casual-fine dining concept at Bonnar’s. They will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the kitchen, dealing with the freshest foraged Scottish produce for a seasonal and sustainable menu.
They need to be focused, a team player and a critical thinker, detail oriented with a strong work ethic, and most importantly be obsessed with food. Michelin Star/Rosette background preferred.
At ACE our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities.’ Our values drive everything we do:
Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference?
Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team?
Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do?
Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP?
Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life?
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Interesting work
Good salary/pay rates
Responsibility and autonomy
Excellent benefits and support
Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the brigade at The Scott Hotel, part of the University of Edinburgh’s hotel collection. We are looking for a highly-motivated, talented Sous Chef looking for a new challenge to help implement an exciting casual-fine dining concept at Bonnar’s. They will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the kitchen, dealing with the freshest foraged Scottish produce for a seasonal and sustainable menu.
They need to be focused, a team player and a critical thinker, detail oriented with a strong work ethic, and most importantly be obsessed with food. Michelin Star/Rosette background preferred.
At ACE our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities.’ Our values drive everything we do:
Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference?
Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team?
Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do?
Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP?
Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life?
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Interesting work
Good salary/pay rates
Responsibility and autonomy
Excellent benefits and support