Head Chef

Head Breakfast Chef – Residence Inn   Are you a passionate culinary professional who takes pride in starting people’s days off right? We’re looking for a talented and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver an exceptional morning dining experience for our guests at Residence Inn Edinburgh.   In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, overseeing food preparation and presentation, maintaining the highest standards of quality and sanitation, and inspiring a team. You’ll bring creativity and consistency to every plate, ensuring our guests begin each day feeling genuinely taken care of.   About the Role   We’d love for you to come and meet our hiring manager at the hotel — if after reading this you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.    This is a 40 hours per week breakfast chef position paying £14.17 per hour, with typical shift patterns running 06:00–14:30, any day of the week.   Residence Inn Edinburgh offers a complimentary buffet breakfast for all guests, served 07:00–10:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00–11:00 on weekends, bank holidays, and every day throughout August.   At Marriott, guest satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. Breakfast is our one opportunity to make a meaningful food and beverage impression on our guests, and because of that, our kitchen team are a passionate, motivated group who take real pride in the quality, presentation, and offering they deliver each morning.   Once trained and settled in, you’ll be expected to confidently take ownership of:   Lead daily kitchen operations and guide a skilled team of cooks    Rota design, shift assignments and timesheet approval   Food ordering, inventory and PAR stock controls   Opening the kitchen and maintaining the flow of hot and cold breakfast items throughout service   Prepare and oversee high-quality breakfast offerings with an eye for taste and presentation   Enforcing high standards of food safety, hygiene, food storage and allergen awareness   Log and record keeping, food safety audits and chemical controls   Post-service kitchen cleaning and food preparation for the following day   Closing the kitchen    Collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless guest experiences   After 90 days, further opportunities for on-the-job development open — including curating and enhancing the breakfast experience and joining our Associate Relations Committee to help drive sustainability and food waste initiatives.   You’ll work as part of a rotational rota team alongside the department leader, covering shifts across any day of the week.   This could be the beginning of a long, rewarding career with the world’s largest hotel company. We actively encourage progression and development, and we ask all our associates to be open about their goals so we can support them every step of the way.   What We’re Looking For   4 + years of culinary experience (or 2 years with a degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management)   Strong leadership and organisational skills, including experience with scheduling and planning   A positive, team-first attitude   A genuine passion for food quality and guest satisfaction   Why You’ll Love Working With Us   At Residence Inn Edinburgh, our culture is our biggest perk. We recognise great work, celebrate success, and make sure you feel valued every day in our close-knit team.   Benefits & Wellbeing   Use of the Hotel Gym   BenefitHub Access: World’s largest selection of retail discounts   Wisdom Wellbeing: 24/7 support for you and your family   Travel & Dining Perks   Marriott Associate Rates and discounts for friends and family   20% off at Marriott F&B restaurants   If you’re ready to bring energy and expertise to a role where your work truly makes an impression every single morning, we’d love to hear from you.  At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.