Sous Chef

Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum, plus a 15% Premium Band for flexible working

Accommodation, Catering and Events

Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends

Open-ended (permanent)

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

The University isn't just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world's most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground breaking technologies and practices.

From student accommodation to café's restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to 'enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities' and our values drive everything we do.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join the brigade at The Scholar Hotel, part of the University of Edinburgh's hotel collection. We are looking for a highly motivated, talented Sous Chef looking for a new challenge to help implement an exciting casual fine dining concept at Abacus. The role will play a crucial part in the efficient operation of the kitchen, dealing with the freshest foraged Scottish produce for a seasonal and sustainable menu.

The ideal candidate will be focused, a team player and a critical thinker, detail oriented with a strong work ethic, and most importantly obsessed with food. Michelin Star/Rosette background preferred.

This post is full time (35 hours per week).

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How to apply

• CV
• Cover letter

Benefits and Expectations

• A competitive salary.
• 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.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

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 24th July 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm GMT (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks after closing date.