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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    6 hours ago
    £47500 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Edinburgh on Lothian Road. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £47,500 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. #INDENT

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  • Casual Spa Therapist
    Casual Spa Therapist
    12 hours ago
    £13.6 hourly
    Part-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13397 Branch: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £13.60 per hour Contract type: Casual Hours: Part Time Shift pattern: vary Hours per week: 0 Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 09/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Casual Spa Therapist in Edinburgh Waterloo Place Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. . Role Overview: Apex Hotel's Spa offers a diverse menu, including beauty, massage and the use of ESPA products. We are currently looking for a Casual Spa Therapist to assist the Spa with busy periods. As a Casual Spa Therapist,you will deliver amazing brand standards and immaculate guest facilities. You will be responsible for your own work and take pride in the high standard of cleanliness. As a casual Spa Therapist you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, through the delivery of health and beauty treatments and customer care and you will also promote the spa products and services. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests to provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Spa department, you will: • Conduct treatments to an exceptional degree, following Apex Brand Standards at all times, • Ensure reception and relaxation areas are clean, tidy and welcoming, as well as fully stocked, • Handle enquiries in person, via telephone and email, • Process bookings and payments, • Maintain and clean all equipment to an effective operational level., • Meet required standards of service delivery within the spa (Efficiency, Accuracy, Customer Care) with an emphasis on exceeding customer satisfaction and loyalty, • Provide a tailored service towards individual clients, • Be responsible for working unsupervised, About you: As a Casual Spa Therapist, you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel. You will love chatting to our guests offering help and assistance, you will be a great multi-tasker, you will be efficient at solving guest enquiries and you will always have a smile for our teams and guests. We want you to be yourself here, bringing your infectious personality which helps makes Apex who we are. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be a great Spa Therapist. With this in mind, we are looking for a Spa Therapist who: • Can deliver excellent standards, • Holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests, • Has experience of working in a customer facing role, • Holds a HNC in beauty therapy, • Has excellent level of English - written and oral, • Previous experience of working within a Spa environment is desirable Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. INDHP About Apex Waterloo Place Hotel The Georgian features of the Apex Waterloo Place building make it both a timeless and elegant hotel. Located at the east end of Princes Street, this hotel stands in the desirable New Town location just moments from Calton Hill, George Street and Waverley Train Station making it central and convenient. With its corniced ceilings, Georgian windows and fireplace, Elliot's Bar & Restaurant seamlessly blends its building's rich history with contemporary design details. The menu mixes traditional Scottish dishes with innovative, globally inspired bursts of flavour. The restaurant's food complements an array of wines, cocktails, spirits and hand-picked Scottish whiskies.

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  • Pizza Second Chef
    Pizza Second Chef
    2 days ago
    £13.76–£17.76 hourly
    Part-time
    Edinburgh

    What you'll get: • ·£13.76 – 17.76 per hour OTE (including service charge and delivery bonus - our data says you can earn between £1 to £4 per hour on top of your pay), • Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift, • Free Sourdough bread to cook at home, • 28 days holiday (pro rata), • A pension scheme to set you up for the future, • 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters., • Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings., • Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks., • Annual social events, incentives and competitions, • 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants, • Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply), • Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK About Us: At Franco Manca, we're passionate about making pizza the way it should be – simple, authentic, and absolutely delicious. Our famous slow-rising sourdough, fresh seasonal ingredients, and traditional cooking methods are at the heart of what we do. But what makes us truly special is our people. From our pizzerias to our kitchens, we're all about great food, good vibes, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome. If you love food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to grow your career with a brand that cares, we'd love to have you join the Franco family. What You'll Do: • As Pizza Second Chef, you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef and keeping the heart of our pizzeria beating strong., • You'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently amazing food, ensuring every pizza is a masterpiece., • Take responsibility for key areas of the kitchen, from food prep and quality control to maintaining hygiene and safety standards., • Help train and support junior members of the team, sharing your skills and passion for great food., • Keep calm under pressure and lead the team when the Head Chef isn't around., • Play a hands-on role, from stretching dough to creating pizzas that make our guests smile. What You'll Bring to the Role: • We're looking for someone with kitchen experience, a passion for food, and a positive, team-first attitude., • You'll have experience in a busy kitchen, with a strong understanding of food prep, hygiene, and service., • Be passionate about cooking and delivering high-quality food with every dish., • Be a great team player, supporting and motivating others to do their best., • Stay organized and focused, even during the busiest shifts., • Have a hunger to learn and grow, with the drive to take the next step in your kitchen career. If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Second Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza! Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

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  • Self Checking Room Attendant
    Self Checking Room Attendant
    3 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13411 Branch: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £14.00 per hour plus excellent benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 02/08/2026 Closing date: 13/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Room Attendant in Edinburgh. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App , allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team., • Contributions to a pension plan Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Self-Checking Room Attendant,you will deliver amazing brand standards and immaculate guest facilities. You will be responsible for your own work and take pride in the high standard of cleanliness. As a Self-Checking Room Attendant, you will be responsible for checking your own rooms are of a high standard and ready for our guests. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated housekeeping department, you will: • Ensure that all guest rooms look well-presented by performing cleaning duties, which include cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms, changing linen, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting, • Engage with guests in order to promote guest loyalty and memorable experiences, • Ensure our guests experience our high levels of comfort and quality, • Take pride in the work you do As a Self-Checking Room Attendant, you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately the service provided to our guests before, during and after their stay. You will love chatting to our guests offering help and assistance, you will be a great at multi-tasker, you will be efficient at solving guest enquiries and you will always have a smile for our teams and guests. We want you to be yourself here, bringing your infectious personality which helps makes Apex who we are. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be a great Self-Checking Room Attendant. With this in mind, we are looking for a Self-Checking Room Attendant who: • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • Is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • Has a customer service attitude, • Has the ability to multi-task and provides excellent attention to detail, • Holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Waterloo Place Hotel The Georgian features of the Apex Waterloo Place building make it both a timeless and elegant hotel. Located at the east end of Princes Street, this hotel stands in the desirable New Town location just moments from Calton Hill, George Street and Waverley Train Station making it central and convenient. With its corniced ceilings, Georgian windows and fireplace, Elliot's Bar & Restaurant seamlessly blends its building's rich history with contemporary design details. The menu mixes traditional Scottish dishes with innovative, globally inspired bursts of flavour. The restaurant's food complements an array of wines, cocktails, spirits and hand-picked Scottish whiskies.

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  • Senior Pizza Chef
    Senior Pizza Chef
    2 days ago
    £13.26–£16.26 hourly
    Part-time
    Edinburgh

    What you'll get: • ·£13.26 – 16.26 per hour OTE (including service charge - our data says you can earn between £1.5 to £3 per hour on top of your pay), • Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift, • Free Sourdough bread to cook at home, • 28 days holiday (pro rata), • A pension scheme to set you up for the future, • 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters., • Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings., • Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks., • Annual social events, incentives and competitions, • 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants, • Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply), • Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK About Us At Franco Manca, we don't just make pizza – we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We're passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you're ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we'd love to welcome you to the Franco family. What You'll Do: • As a Senior Pizza Chef, you'll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible., • You'll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection., • Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene., • Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise., • Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens., • Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently., • Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service. What You'll Bring: • We're looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level., • You'll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment., • Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven., • Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team., • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure., • Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time., • Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career. If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza! Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

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  • Public Area Cleaner - Mornings
    Public Area Cleaner - Mornings
    5 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13446 Branch: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £14.00 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Shift pattern: 05:00 - 09:00 Mon-Fri Hours per week: 20 Posted date: 13/08/2026 Closing date: 24/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Public Area Cleaner in Edinburgh. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Public Area Cleaner, you will recognise the great importance of cleanliness and your passion to consistently maintain outstanding Hotel Standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately offers the first impression presented to our guests as they enter the hotel doors. You will love chatting to our guests offering help and assistance, you will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and all with a smile and infectious personality! On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Public area Cleaner. With this in mind, we are looking for a Public Area Cleaner who: • can deliver and maintain excellent standards, • uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • has a customer service attitude, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load, • provides excellent attention to detail, • holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Waterloo Place Hotel The Georgian features of the Apex Waterloo Place building make it both a timeless and elegant hotel. Located at the east end of Princes Street, this hotel stands in the desirable New Town location just moments from Calton Hill, George Street and Waverley Train Station making it central and convenient. With its corniced ceilings, Georgian windows and fireplace, Elliot's Bar & Restaurant seamlessly blends its building's rich history with contemporary design details. The menu mixes traditional Scottish dishes with innovative, globally inspired bursts of flavour. The restaurant's food complements an array of wines, cocktails, spirits and hand-picked Scottish whiskies.

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  • Restaurant Supervisor
    Restaurant Supervisor
    2 days ago
    £13.06–£17.06 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    What You'll Get: • £13.06 – 17.06 per hour OTE (including service charge - our data says you can earn between £2 to £4 per hour on top of your pay), • A personalised training programme to get you up to speed, • Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift, • Free Sourdough bread to cook at home, • 28 days holiday (pro rata), • A pension scheme to set you up for the future, • 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters., • Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings., • Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks., • Annual social events, incentives and competitions, • 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants, • Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply), • Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK About Us: At Franco Manca, we're not just making sourdough pizza – we're creating a movement. Our passion for simple, authentic, and delicious food is at the heart of everything we do. From our hand-stretched sourdough bases to the finest seasonal ingredients, every pizza tells a story of quality, care, and tradition. With nearly twenty years of pizza-making under our belt, we've built a loyal following of pizza lovers across the UK. But we're more than just pizza – we're about people, community, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home. What You'll Do: • Lead by example, delivering exceptional service to every guest., • Support the Restaurant Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service., • Motivate and coach the team to achieve high performance and maintain our quality standards., • Monitor stock levels, handle deliveries, and ensure accurate record-keeping., • Assist in managing rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels for peak times., • Handle customer feedback professionally, resolving issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction., • Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all food hygiene regulations. What You'll Bring to the Role: • You will have previous experience in a Supervisor or Team Leader role within a Hospitality or fast paced restaurant setting., • Have a passion for great Italian food and creating memorable customer experiences., • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and multitasking., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required., • A commitment to upholding Franco Manca's values and delivering top-quality service. If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Supervisor, then hit apply and be part of the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza! Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

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  • Maintenance Technician
    Maintenance Technician
    6 days ago
    £15.01 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13402 Branch: Apex Grassmarket Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Grassmarket Hotel , Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £15.01 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 30/07/2026 Closing date: 10/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Maintenance Technician in Edinburgh. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Technician working within our maintenance team, you will provide our hotel with the practical hands-on skills and trade based knowledge that is required to maintain all guest facilities, hotel plant and systems in a safe and immaculate condition. Core to your role will be our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) through which you will receive and perform a wide range of practical tasks and activities in a timely and work safe manner, to include; • Painting – Surfaces preparation, application of paint to walls and woodwork, • Bathroom Maintenance- Tile replacement, replacement of grouting & sealant, repair of fixtures and fittings,, • Plumbing- Minor pipework repairs, replacement of taps/ fittings/ sanitaryware, unblocking of wastes, servicing of TMVs, • Air conditioning – Basic refrigeration maintenance, cleaning of air filters/ coils/ strainers, • Electrical – Minor electrical works such as replacing damaged sockets/ switches, lamp replacement, light fitting replacement, resetting of trippages, repair of small appliances, periodic safety checks, • Carpentry/ joinery- adjustment of doors, adjustment/ replacement of door closures, minor furniture repairs, replacement of smoke seals, lock replacements, • Plant Maintenance – Replacing AHU filters, cleaning of strainers, intake/ extracts, swimming pool maintenance, valve exercising, perform operational checks to plant, • Periodic Safety Checks- the inspection and testing of fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire safety interfaces, fire extinguishers, smoke vents, the undertaking of legionella control measures, • Security – Door lock programming and battery replacement, bedroom safe openings, • General – Carpet repairs, ceiling tile replacement, responding to guest requests for assistance and service recovery We love to welcome people with different experiences and skillsets into our maintenance team and wider Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience and enjoyment from your career from the moment you begin your journey with us. In order to be successful in this role, you will hold: • A trade-based qualification, skill or expertise, • Previous experience of delivering a broad range of general property maintenance activities to expert handyperson level in addition to your core expertise, • A technical mindset and ability to learn and retain new skills, • A flexible approach to a wide range of maintenance tasks with desire and ability to always deliver these to a high standard, • A high degree of Health & Safety awareness, being familiar with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, • Ability and willingness to diligently perform works and complete associated maintenance records via a handheld device, • Sound communication skills both written and oral, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually, • Ability to commute daily to our hotel with availability to work any 5 days from 7 on a rotational basis, • Willingness to provide maintenance cover outside of normal working hours on a rotational basis Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Grassmarket Hotel Located in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh, this contemporary hotel is surrounded by culture. With Fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle views from the hotel, it is a few minutes walk from the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland. The Apex Grassmarket Hotel has 169 bedrooms and has Deluxe Rooms which feature castle views and outdoor balconies. With seasonally rotating menus, the restaurant attracts locals and guests alike. Open for lunch and dinner in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the restaurant's menu riffs on Scottish classics with creative twists.

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  • Maintenance Manager
    Maintenance Manager
    6 days ago
    £35000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13348 Branch: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 16/07/2026 Closing date: 27/08/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Maintenance Manager in Edinburgh. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview: As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services to the hotel's building fabric, FF&E, plant and systems. Acting as the line manager to a team of on site Maintenance Technicians, you will take a proactive and hands on approach to maintenance that leads from the front and through example. Core to your role is the hotel's Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) that you will utilise to maintain accurate record keeping, process reactive repairs and schedule planned maintenance activities of both your direct team and external contractors. Main Responsibilities: • Line management of on-site maintenance team including the driving of productivity and high maintenance standards through ongoing mentoring and development, • Reporting regularly to the Hotel Operations Director on the status of maintenance delivery, • Providing the hands-on skills and knowledge necessary to maintain the hotel and embedded systems in fully compliant, optimal condition, • Undertaking regular and proactive inspection of building fabric, plant and systems ensuring high standards of maintenance are maintained, • Delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services, • Liaising closely with other hotel departments and wider management team to support continual improvement of property maintenance standards, • Accurate record keeping and the maintaining of the CMMS data base up to date, • Supervision of 3^rd^ party contractors, • Purchase ordering of maintenance spares and outsourced specialist services, • Health & Safety management, including Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Permits to Work and guarding of safe working practices, • Developing knowledge of hotel plant and systems including their switching, control and optimisation, • Actively seeking to improve the hotels Environmental performance through implementation of initiatives to reduce the consumption of utilities. About you: We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role you begin your journey with us in. To excel within this role, you will: • Hold a minimum of 3 years management or supervisory experience within the building maintenance or facilities management arena, • Be mechanically or electrically qualified or hold other relevant trade qualification, • Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of building fabric related trades and practices, • Strong knowledge of the operation, control and maintenance of building services plant and systems (HVAC/ MEP), • Hold sound knowledge of Statutory Compliance activities related to the built environment, • Hold familiarity with the function and use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes, • Have previous experience in the use of CAFM/ CMMS or similar software, • Hold strong people management and communication skills, • Be an enthusiastic self-starter, able to motivate and inspire others, • Have achieved a Pool Plant Operator Qualification (desirable), • Hold a level 3 qualification in Health & Safety (desirable), • Live within daily commutable distance of Edinburgh City Centre, • Hold willingness to work at other Apex sites as directed, some of which may involve travel from your normal place of work. This role has supervisory duties of other team members. You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you ! INDHP About Apex Waterloo Place Hotel The Georgian features of the Apex Waterloo Place building make it both a timeless and elegant hotel. Located at the east end of Princes Street, this hotel stands in the desirable New Town location just moments from Calton Hill, George Street and Waverley Train Station making it central and convenient. With its corniced ceilings, Georgian windows and fireplace, Elliot's Bar & Restaurant seamlessly blends its building's rich history with contemporary design details. The menu mixes traditional Scottish dishes with innovative, globally inspired bursts of flavour. The restaurant's food complements an array of wines, cocktails, spirits and hand-picked Scottish whiskies.

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