The stories begin here at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian:
Known locally as the "Caley", Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, was built in 1903 and is one of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway-building hotel nestles in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.
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Why do we enjoy working here? This is more than just a workplace.
- Here you have the opportunity to develop and discover yourself as much professionally as you do as a person.
- Here they support you and encourage your individuality.
- Here you will meet incredibly inspiring people you can call friends, for life.
- Here we are incredibly passionate about delivering special unforgettable moments to our guests and colleagues.
- At the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, we are proud to guarantee every team member at the hotel a wage of at least ELEVEN POUNDS per hour!
- We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion, whether it is your first role in hospitality or you are ready to take that next step.
- Hourly Rate of PS13.50 per hour(plus gratuities which are shared across the team/ and you will also be included in our fantastic upselling program).
- As a permanent contracted Team Member, you will enjoy time and a half for any overtime, including bank holidays.
- We are able to offer Full Time
- Chef whites provided and laundered
- Free and healthy meals when on duty catering to a variety of dietary requirements
- Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other areas of the UKor further (subject to availability)
- Grow your Career your next position could be as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career with our own Learning and Development Manager based at the hotel.
- A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing ()
- Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights from FORTY POUNDS per night around the world with GO HILTON! As well as a free stay at the hotel on the successful completion of probation
- 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
- Team Member Referral Program - offered at a rate of PS500 per a successful referral
- High street discounts: with Perks at Work -offering a wide range of retail discounts, including cinema tickets, supermarket discounts and many more
- Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly for every full year you work up to 33 days)
- Discounted dental, health cover and life insurance
- Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas
- Recognition non-stop all year long!
- Birthday - join us for a team birthday dinner at the hotel
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We look forward to explaining in detail the range of magnificent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
Waldorf Astoria is effortless Luxury - rooted in elegant service, delivering unforgettable experiences.
If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of guest service, you may just be the person we are looking for!
- You will join the kitchen brigade, working in your designated section.
- You enjoy leading your section and your Commis Chefs to produce high quality dishes impeccably prepared and served. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with creating and testing menus, and with achieving departmental targets.
- Are you an experienced Chef, positive and passionate about food and eager to be part of a stellar kitchen brigade? Then this is the job for you!
- Ensure all food preparation meets standards
- Prepare and present high quality food
- Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
- Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
- Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
- Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
- Assist Head Chef/Sous Chef in the training of all staff in compliance of company procedures
- Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel and to giving you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Managers, who can coach and develop you in achieving your personal goals in your future hospitality career.
We are open to confidential conversations with candidates about the role as part of the application and recruitment process. Please email if you have any questions in regards to the job opportunity.
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