186 Best kitchen Jobs in Edinburgh (August 2026)

Manorah Thai Halal Street Food

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Pho Edinburgh Lothian Road

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

We invite you to join Pho. And come be part of this stylish and lively restaurant brand. We're looking for a cool and charismatic Assistant Manager to join our management team in Pho Edinburgh in St James Quarter ++Salary offer of up to £46,400 is made up of a base of £32,400 plus earnings received through tronc.++ Who's Pho? Sure, our food is pretty amazing! But we're also all about the atmosphere... We're talking funky music in the background...dimmed lights...Staff cracking jokes by the kitchen pass as they quickly step in and out.... Guests are bantering with the waiters.... You hear wine glasses clinking and most importantly, in between all that buzz, you hear the slurping of some fresh Phở. 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 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 What Pho is looking for: • Minimum x1 years' Restaurant Management experience. Bar or restaurant, or a bit both, • Big passion for food! As part of our management team, you'll be expected to learn everything about our fresh food., • A people person ready to assist in staff training, development and rota scheduling, • Experience communicating with suppliers., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. If this is the job for you, come apply! #INDHGH

📍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

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.

Multiple Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Edinburgh 📍Ottolenghi is coming to Edinburgh! 📅New opening – September 2026 We're building our Front of House team for our brand-new Edinburgh restaurant, and we're looking for friendly, passionate and energetic people to join us for this exciting new opening. We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions available, including: • Waiters, • Baristas/ Bartenders, • Hosts What you'll be doing You'll be part of a team creating a warm, memorable experience for every guest. Depending on your role, you'll be welcoming and looking after guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, supporting the bar, helping customers in different areas of the restaurant and making sure service runs smoothly. What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a front-of-house team member in hospitality., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and creating great guest experiences., • A warm, confident communicator who thrives in a team environment., • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment, • Proud of delivering great service and creating memorable experiences 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 guest experience 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

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.

Job Ref: 13386 Branch: Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Location: Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £14.67 per hour plus excellent benefits and Perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 27/07/2026 Closing date: 07/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Breakfast Chef 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 Starting your Journey: As a Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Working in the Kitchen you will help maximise revenue through first class food preparation and delivery. You will embrace every opportunity to create exceptional food for our guests to provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and employee lunches to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Work simultaneously with all kitchen team members in a friendly manner offering an infectious smile and collaborative approach, • Have extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings, • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines As a Breakfast Chef, we ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food, and 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 one that they will remember the most. You will be great at multi-tasking, you be able to work efficiently and making sure all dishes are produced to a high standard. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Breakfast Chef. With this in mind, we are looking for a Breakfast Chef who: • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • takes pride in the work they do, • Is passionate about food, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load 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 this sound like you, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel The Hotel is located in the centre of the Grassmarket, the hub of Edinburgh's Old Town, looking up to Edinburgh Castle. You can walk anywhere in the city centre from here and it's exceptionally convenient for the transport links at Waverley Train Station, buses around the city and Old Town attractions. The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has master suites with stunning Edinburgh Castle views and Agua restaurant, which serves succulent fine dining selections alongside savoury sides and nibbles. The restaurant bar also offers one of Edinburgh City Centre's most comprehensive wine lists and an array of expertly prepared cocktails.

Job Ref: 13452 Branch: Apex Grassmarket Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Grassmarket Hotel , Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 14/08/2026 Closing date: 25/09/2026 Why Join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Sous Chef 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: This is a great time to join our team as a Sous Chef you will assist in spearheading the culinary experience and assist in driving our approach in delivering a high-quality food offering. You will be results driven and you will assist the Head Chef work closely with our supply chain partners, in house centralised services, and on property kitchen and Restaurant teams to continue developing, researching, and implementing appropriate efficiency and quality changes across all outlets. As a Sous Chef, you will ensure the smooth running of the Hotel Kitchen teams you are assigned and assume full accountability in the absence of the Head Chef, acting in their capacity, and as directed by Management. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Main Responsibilities • Assist in the Management of all food and sundry costs through rigorous stock control measures, • Analyse, and present monthly profit and loss commentaries with follow on corrective activity as directed by the Head Chef, • Assist with Daily / weekly payroll and food cost analysis in accordance with forecasted and materialised revenue levels to ensure optimal performance with overspend corrected within the same trading period and as directed by the Head Chef, • To consistently conduct time in motion studies across all kitchen functions in accordance with technology and process adoption identifying incremental efficiencies without impact to the culinary brand proposition, and as directed by the Head Chef, • Assist the Head Chef work with the Food and Beverage Manager to translate annual strategic business plans into considered departmental scorecard targets and associated activity plans, • Assist the Head Chef in developing a multi skilled culinary team that delivers payroll flexibility., • To be highly visible at key service periods focusing attention to detail on culinary delivery, • Maintain team focus on 'the Customer's need' with service personalisation 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 have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Possess a sales and profit driven mentality, • Assists in building and developing a guest centric team culture, • Ability to identify and manage best resources to assist in achieving targets, • Food Safety Management and Professional Cookery qualification at level 2 or above, • Coaching, supporting, challenging mentality that delivers operational results, • Creates an open environment 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: • 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 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! 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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