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Job Ref: 13623 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: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 12/11/2026 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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Remote Sales Advisor (Full Time/Part Time)

Job Opportunity: Remote B2B Sales Representative Hourly Rate: £15 per hour (minimum 20hrs) Full time: £26,000 (37.5 hrs/w) We are seeking motivated and professional individuals to join our team as Remote B2B Sales Representatives. If you're fluent in English, have excellent communication skills, and want to work from the comfort of your own home, this role is perfect for you! Responsibilities: Make outbound calls to potential customers on behalf of our clients. Follow the provided script to ensure consistency and clarity in messaging. Provide accurate information about our clients' products or services. Conduct telemarketing calls to generate quality leads. Requirements: Fluent in English with excellent verbal communication skills. Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace. (Essential for effective remote working.) Professional demeanour and commitment to meeting goals. Work Hours: Shifts are Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Choose between: Morning shifts (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Afternoon shifts (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Flexible scheduling: Commit to 20 to 37.5 hours per week, with a minimum shift of 4 hours. Weekly scheduling: Shifts must be confirmed by Friday, 3:00 PM for the following week. Additional Information: Onboarding session provided on Day 1 to set you up for success. This is a fully remote position—work from home and enjoy flexibility while delivering outstanding service. Apply Now to join our dynamic team and start earning £15 per hour as a Remote B2B Sales Representative.

In 2012, Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on... Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we've got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we're also a BCORP - something we're extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a waiter, you'll be a specialist in creating lasting pizza memories, amazing pizzeria vibes, for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll be greeting guests, taking orders, serving pizza's, and keeping the pizzeria clean and safe. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work What's in it for you? • £12.71 per hour + tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 5 pizzerias this year & next., • On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias, • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants, • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!), • Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon.

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Soul Sushi

Prep Chef – Day Shifts (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Prep Chef – Daytime Shifts Soul Sushi, Edinburgh Part-time – flexible days available Soul Sushi is a Japanese takeaway in Edinburgh specialising in sushi burritos, sushi and poke bowls. We are looking for a reliable and organised Prep Chef to help with our morning kitchen preparation and get everything ready for service. This is a daytime role, with shifts generally around 10am–4pm. We are flexible on the number of days worked each week and can consider applicants looking for 2–5 shifts per week, depending on availability. Your main focus will be preparing ingredients before and during opening, setting up the kitchen for service and helping prepare orders during the lunchtime period. Your responsibilities • Prepare rice, vegetables, fillings, sauces and other ingredients following our recipes and portion guidelines., • Complete the kitchen opening checklist and ensure everything is ready for service., • Prepare sushi burritos, poke bowls and other menu items during the lunch period., • Check ingredient quality, rotate stock and label and store food correctly., • Follow our food hygiene and allergen procedures., • Keep workstations, utensils and equipment clean and organised., • Replenish ingredients and communicate any shortages or outstanding preparation to the next shift. What we’re looking for • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food preparation role is preferred., • Good basic knife skills and the ability to follow recipes consistently., • Someone punctual, dependable and able to organise their workload., • Confidence working independently once trained and supporting the team during busy periods. Experience with sushi or Japanese food would be an advantage, but is not essential. Training on our menu and preparation methods will be provided. To apply, please send your CV and let us know which days you are available and how many shifts per week you are looking for. Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Work Location: In person

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