Junior Sous Chef - Apex Hotel - Bath

Job Ref: 13438 Branch: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel Location: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 over 7 35 hours Hours per week: 35 Posted date: 11/08/2026 Closing date: 22/09/2026 Why Join Apex Hotels ? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Kitchen Manager in Glasgow. 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 Hotels are looking for an experienced, standards-driven Kitchen Manager with a strong passion for food! As Kitchen Manager you will have the drive and determination to make a difference and build on the success of this kitchen team. With proven leadership and people management skills, you will be a Chef with passion for delivering very high standards within a kitchen environment. Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail which is a requirement of this role. You will be a self-starter Chef who can lead a team, with a desire to deliver the best service you can. You may have an ambition to progress your career into the Hotel sector, this could be a great opportunity for you to come and join our welcoming and friendly team. As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for maximising the performance of the Kitchen to ensure the hotel remains ahead of it's competitive set. Your responsibilities will also include: • Being passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to company standards., • Ordering kitchen materials and ingredients based on anticipated demand., • Training, supervising and assisting all kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes, • To ensure that food hygiene regulations are always followed ensuring that the food is rotated on a daily basis to eliminate wastage., • Day to day Kitchen administration, including sign off of Daily / Weekly Kitchen Control forms and cleaning checklists, • To comply with statutory and legal requirements for Hygiene, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to your role, ensuring that members of the Team are also aware of these requirements in accordance. 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. You will be friendly and approachable; you will go the extra mile for our guests; you will provide highly consistent good service and you will lead by example. To be successful in the role you will : • Ensure our guests experience and the food is presented to a high spec, • You'll be passionate about nurturing and developing your team through development programs and mentoring, • Great organiser and who can prioritise your workload, • Previous experience at Sous Chef level is essential., • You will have previous managerial experience within a similar role., • Experience of working in a 4 or 5 star hotel would be beneficial. You'll work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you'll 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. About the Apex City of Glasgow Hotel The hotel is just a few minutes' walk from Queen Street or Glasgow Central train station and has some of the best views of Glasgow's iconic sights from the upgraded rooms with a bird's eye view of the city below. The Apex City of Glasgow Hotel has 104 bedrooms and a relaxing lounge designed for informal meetings, workspaces and casual dining. The lounge features a variety of menus from classic dishes to tapas dishes and the extensive bar menu features a selection of local and international beers, wine, and spirits.

Job Ref: 13437 Branch: Head Office - Edinburgh Location: Head Office, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Hours per week: 40 Hours per week Posted date: 11/08/2026 Closing date: 22/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a People Advisor 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: We are looking for an experienced People Operations Advisor specialising in Employee Relations activities. You'll work in partnership with our operational and Head Office managers providing pragmatic advice on all aspects of employee relations activities. You'll report to the Senior People Operations Business Partner and collaborate closely with the People Operations Business Partner team in providing a proactive and best in class service to our internal customers across the business. You'll demonstrate best in class Employee Relations knowledge, and enhance our people experience through our culture of Be Yourself Here, along with Apex's purpose, values, and objectives. This role forms part of our wider People & Culture team and is based in our London Hotels, with hybrid working, travel to our hotels in Bath and Newbury and possible UK travel to support onsite to support casework as and when required. The main responsibilities of the People Operations Advisor are: • Providing professional advice and support to employees and managers on the application and interpretation of people processes and procedures, ensuring a fair and equitable approach., • Advising on Employee Relations issues, ensuring that cases are well managed, handled swiftly, effectively and in line with organisational policy and legal requirements. Such as Investigations, Disciplinary processes, Absence management, Probation, Flexible working requests and Performance Management., • Advising managers at all levels; coaching, mentoring, and supporting them in the pursuit of proactive and effective people management., • Support the proactive management of health and wellbeing, working with managers to draft and request Occupational Health or GP reports., • Manage the centralised inbox, allocating tasks, responding to basic enquiries with a critical insight knowing which issues need to be a priority along with management of people data including employee files, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. About you This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of working in a fast-paced, agile environment, balancing a varied and high-volume employee relations cases. You will have strong problem-solving skill set and a proactive approach with a great attention to detail and an outstanding service delivery mindset. The following range of characteristics and competencies are required/sought: • CIPD Level 3 or above is desirable., • Ability to build relationships at all levels and provide feedback to a variety of stakeholders., • Understanding of HR issues including Employee Relations and employment legislation, • Experience in interpreting and advising on HR Policies such as Disciplinary, Grievance, Capability, Absence Management and family leave., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to modify communication style to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders., • Confident in challenging the status quo, with the ability to coach and influence., • Proficient in various IT systems including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Teams with a positive approach to using systems and technology. You'll work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new networks, and skills, and of course you'll also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 30 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, • 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 Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Job Ref: 13435 Branch: Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa- Dundee Location: Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa , Dundee Salary/Benefits: £13.45 per hour plus excellent company benefits and Perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 09/08/2026 Closing date: 20/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Commis Chef in Dundee . 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 Commis 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 and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Be passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Ensuring guest satisfaction at all times., • Preparing dishes so they are ready for guests at the right time, in line with brand standards., • Preparing the mis-en-place for the relevant dishes and menu's., • Ensuring equipment and work spaces are kept clean and tidy and in line with food hygiene requirements., • To assist the Chef de Partie with regard to preparation of mis-en-place, cooking and the service of food to the required standards., • To be responsible for the cleanliness of the section and all associated areas, relating to both storage and preparation, ensuring health and hygiene regulations are followed at all times in line with departmental cleaning schedules. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. About you: As a Commis 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 will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and requests with ease. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Commis Chef. With this in mind, we are looking for a Commis Chef who: • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, • 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 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 the Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa The Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has award-winning spa facilities, a restaurant, bar and meeting rooms. It's a ten-minute stroll from RRS Discovery, Caird Hall and high-street shops. The hotel has 151 bedrooms, features ample natural light through floor to ceiling windows and boasts a fantastic view of City Quay or river Tay. The Quayside Bar & Grill overlooks Dundee City Quay.

Job Ref: 13441 Branch: Apex City of Bath Hotel Location: Apex City of Bath Hotel, Bath Salary/Benefits: £12.92 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 7:00am - 15:30pm / 15:00 - 23:30 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 11/08/2026 Closing date: 22/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Kitchen Porter in Bath. 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 Kitchen Porter, you will assist in the delivery of amazing brand standards and immaculate kitchen and back of house facilities. You will be responsible for your own work and take pride in the high standard of cleanliness and organisation whilst adhering to all food safety and health and safety guidelines. As a Kitchen Porter, you will be an integral part of the Kitchen and Food and Beverage departments working closely with all team members to deliver exceptional standards.. 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 Kitchen department, you will: • Ensure the kitchen/refuse areas and relevant stores, corridors and equipment are cleaned and maintained to the highest degree of cleanliness., • Use cleaning agents and equipment within the perimeters of COSHH Legislation, • Follow all food safety and health and safety guidelines., • Assist in the preparation of food About You: As a Kitchen Porter, 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 kitchen porter. With this in mind, we are looking for a kitchen porter 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, • Exceptional Food safety standards 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 City of Bath Hotel Apex City of Bath Hotel joins our other nine city centre hotels in the UK. This four-star hotel in Bath is centrally located in the historic UNESCO world heritage city and will offer unique style, comfort and exceptional service. Located just moments from the famous Roman Baths, tourist attractions and convenient transport links, Apex City of Bath Hotel offers the perfect stay for city breaks, family holidays and business travellers.

What you'll get: • £14.40 – 18.40 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), • Quarterly Bonus scheme, • 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 • As Head Chef, you'll be the master of the kitchen – leading your team to create incredible food while keeping everything running smoothly., • You'll take charge of the kitchen, ensuring every pizza is cooked to perfection and every dish meets our high standards., • Inspire and develop your team, helping them grow their skills and passion for food., • Manage kitchen operations, from food prep and stock control to hygiene and health & safety., • Be hands-on – whether you're crafting pizzas, training your team, or finding ways to make the kitchen even better., • Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth service and an exceptional experience for every guest. What You'll Bring: • We're looking for a Head Chef who knows their way around a kitchen and has a genuine love for great food., • You'll have experience leading a kitchen team in a busy restaurant environment., • Be passionate about Italian cooking, with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to quality., • Lead by example, creating a positive, supportive atmosphere in the kitchen., • Have excellent organizational skills, keeping everything running like clockwork even during the busiest shifts., • Be motivated to grow and develop, both personally and as part of the Franco Manca family. If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Head 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.