Chef de Partie - Nights

W Edinburgh is hiring a Chef De Partie – Nights to join the team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this award-winning hotel, situated in the heart of Edinburgh. With W Edinburgh winning the coveted “Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025” award, now is the perfect time to join the team and take your career to the next level.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and is committed to excellence!

As Night Chef de Partie, key aspects of your role will include:

• Working independently during the night
• Ensuring high quality, consistent output throughout the night
• Preparing mise-en-place to assist the day team as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment, adhering to all safety and hygiene protocols.
• Lead by example, demonstrating culinary excellence and inspiring the team to deliver exceptional results.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to our high standards.

Our ideal Night Chef de Partie is someone who has:

• Several years’ experience working in high-end hotels and/or restaurants
• Strong organization skills and communication skills
• The ability to work well independently
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
• Discounts for your friends and family

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh will bring 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 will be the centerpiece of Estate’s Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

This W hotel aims to help redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it’ll fuse the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel will accommodate guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities planned 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.