£15.41–£16.31 hourly
Full-time
Edinburgh
📍Ottolenghi is coming to Edinburgh! 📅New opening – September 2026 We're building our Back of House team for our brand-new Edinburgh restaurant, and we're looking for passionate, talented and hardworking people to join us for this exciting new opening. We have a variety of full-time positions available, including: • Chef de Partie, • Pastry Chef de Partie, • Commis Chef, • Pastry Commis Chef, • Kitchen Porter Manager, • Kitchen Porter What you'll be doing You'll be part of a passionate kitchen team creating the food Ottolenghi is known for. Depending on your role, you'll be preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, supporting your section, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, working closely with the wider kitchen team and helping to deliver a smooth and efficient service. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of sections and develop your skills as part of a brand-new kitchen team. What we’re looking for • Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment, depending on the role., • A genuine passion for food, cooking and delivering high-quality dishes., • A positive, reliable and hardworking team player who enjoys working collaboratively., • Good organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to stay calm and focused during busy services., • A willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges., • Pride in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness. Why join Ottolenghi? This is a chance to be part of something from the very beginning. Ottolenghi Edinburgh will be our first restaurant in Scotland, giving you the opportunity to join a brand-new team and help shape the kitchen and food offering from day one. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued