Chef de Partie

Edinburgh - Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus)

Job Info

• Job Identification 14048
• Locations JMC Kitchens, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, GB (100% On-campus)
• Organization ACE Catering, ACE Catering, Edinburgh University Group
• Department ACE Catering
• Apply Before 04/28/2026, 10:59 PM
• Exception for not advertising internal only (if applicable) High-turnover operational role
• Health and Safety Requirements No key hazards identified for this post
• Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required
• Contract Type Open Ended
• Job Schedule Full time
• Grade UE03
• Number of Openings 1
• Job Function Hospitality

Job Description

Grade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events / Catering

Open-ended (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen for Chef de Partie to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) located within Pollock halls.

The John McIntyre Conference Centre is a 650-seater buffet restaurant that provides approximately 28,000 meals each week during our student period and also provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to our commercial guests year-round.

The annual salary for this post is £24,729 - £25,804 plus 15% premium band for flexible working.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Flexibility.
• Experience of working within a successful team.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle

• Good salary / pay rates.
• Excellent benefits and support.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 28th April 2026.

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks after closing date.