Senior Chef de Partie

Company: Prestonfield
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Senior Chef de Partie & Breakfast Chef – Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Competitive renumeration package £42,565 per annum

4 day working week

Prestonfield House, one of Scotland’s most exclusive luxury hotels and holder of the AA’s supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie & Breakfast Chef to join its dedicated brigade.

Built in 1687 by the King’s architect Sir William Bruce as the private residence of Edinburgh’s Lord Provost, Prestonfield today is celebrated for its opulent interiors and historic grandeur. With 18 individually designed bedrooms, 5 luxurious suites, 3 historic private dining rooms, the celebrated Rhubarb restaurant, and the circular Georgian Stables Ballroom, Prestonfield is renowned for its heritage, elegance, and award‑winning hospitality.

Our package includes:

  • The on-target earning potential for this role is £42,565 per annum, comprising a base salary of £36,565 plus a substantial share of staff gratuities estimated at £6,000 per annum (paid monthly)
  • 48 hours per week, working pattern 4 days on 3 days off – 5am – 5pm
  • Free staff meals and on-site parking
  • 22 days holiday rising to 25 after 5 years’ service
  • Paid training and shift breaks
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Opportunities for career development within a celebrated, privately owned hotel

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic brigade, committed to showcasing the very best of Scotland’s produce. Ideally the successful candidate will have recent experience at recognised establishments and possess good organisation and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

Along with our Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining and building the property’s already excellent 5 Red Star and 2 AA Rosette reputation and have the desire and determination to climb the career ladder and help take the business to an even higher level.

Prestonfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and identities feel valued and can thrive.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026