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  • Maintenance Manager
    Maintenance Manager
    2 days ago
    £35000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13510 Branch: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 04/09/2026 Closing date: 16/10/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Maintenance Manager 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: As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services to the hotel's building fabric, FF&E, plant and systems. Acting as the line manager to a team of on site Maintenance Technicians, you will take a proactive and hands on approach to maintenance that leads from the front and through example. Core to your role is the hotel's Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) that you will utilise to maintain accurate record keeping, process reactive repairs and schedule planned maintenance activities of both your direct team and external contractors. Main Responsibilities: • Line management of on-site maintenance team including the driving of productivity and high maintenance standards through ongoing mentoring and development, • Reporting regularly to the Hotel Operations Director on the status of maintenance delivery, • Providing the hands-on skills and knowledge necessary to maintain the hotel and embedded systems in fully compliant, optimal condition, • Undertaking regular and proactive inspection of building fabric, plant and systems ensuring high standards of maintenance are maintained, • Delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services, • Liaising closely with other hotel departments and wider management team to support continual improvement of property maintenance standards, • Accurate record keeping and the maintaining of the CMMS data base up to date, • Supervision of 3^rd^ party contractors, • Purchase ordering of maintenance spares and outsourced specialist services, • Health & Safety management, including Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Permits to Work and guarding of safe working practices, • Developing knowledge of hotel plant and systems including their switching, control and optimisation, • Actively seeking to improve the hotels Environmental performance through implementation of initiatives to reduce the consumption of utilities. 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: • Hold a minimum of 3 years management or supervisory experience within the building maintenance or facilities management arena, • Be mechanically or electrically qualified or hold other relevant trade qualification, • Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of building fabric related trades and practices, • Strong knowledge of the operation, control and maintenance of building services plant and systems (HVAC/ MEP), • Hold sound knowledge of Statutory Compliance activities related to the built environment, • Hold familiarity with the function and use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes, • Have previous experience in the use of CAFM/ CMMS or similar software, • Hold strong people management and communication skills, • Be an enthusiastic self-starter, able to motivate and inspire others, • Have achieved a Pool Plant Operator Qualification (desirable), • Hold a level 3 qualification in Health & Safety (desirable), • Live within daily commutable distance of Edinburgh City Centre, • Hold willingness to work at other Apex sites as directed, some of which may involve travel from your normal place of work. This role has supervisory duties of other team members. 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: • 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 Apex Waterloo Place Hotel The Georgian features of the Apex Waterloo Place building make it both a timeless and elegant hotel. Located at the east end of Princes Street, this hotel stands in the desirable New Town location just moments from Calton Hill, George Street and Waverley Train Station making it central and convenient. With its corniced ceilings, Georgian windows and fireplace, Elliot's Bar & Restaurant seamlessly blends its building's rich history with contemporary design details. The menu mixes traditional Scottish dishes with innovative, globally inspired bursts of flavour. The restaurant's food complements an array of wines, cocktails, spirits and hand-picked Scottish whiskies.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    3 days ago
    £47500 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    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 £4,000! ++ 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 £4,000 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. #INDHGH

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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    3 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13571 Branch: Apex Grassmarket Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Grassmarket Hotel , Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £13.00 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 17/09/2026 Closing date: 29/10/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Kitchen Porter 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 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 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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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    6 days ago
    £43500 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: PER1609 Branch: Tattu Edinburgh Location: Tattu Edinburgh, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £43,500 OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 14/09/2026 Closing date: 26/10/2026 What You'll Get Up To: • Support your team during busy services to create positive energy and productive environment., • Show versatility with your skills and experience working in all sections of professional kitchens., • Show determination to deliver the best product and demonstrate commitment and passion on every shift to inspire those around you., • Demonstrate a desire to push culinary boundaries and learn new skills and techniques to deliver new and unique dishes., • Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery., • Be passionate about delivering exceptional dishes using the finest ingredients whether simple or complex., • A confident communicator with your team and the wider restaurant team., • Have extensive experience working in different types of cuisines., • Have responsibility for ensuring the brigade complies with all health & safety and food safety policies and procedures., • Being alert for opportunities to improve the profitability of the department, through controlling wastage and maintaining effective control regarding GP and staff., • Show your passion for learning and developing new skills, and encouraging others to help them grow. Why Permanently Unique? Health & Happiness • Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more., • Cycle to work scheme, • Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs, • Mental health first aiders, • Access to management health care cash plan, • Access to EAP scheme Progression • Bespoke development journey's for all our team, • Development academies to support the progression and development of our team, • Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK Extras • 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants, • After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant, • Recommend a friend scheme, • Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it, • Employee of the month award, • Monthly team building events, • Annual celebration Inspired by both the rich historic and contemporary qualities of the city, Tattu Edinburgh explores a new chapter of our story with a setting that blends traditional Chinese interior design, with reflective surfaces to introduce a modern aspect. The relationship between New Town and Old Town is in harmony with the part modern/part heritage building we now call home.

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  • Housekeeping Assistant
    Housekeeping Assistant
    2 months ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Frederick House Hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join our team. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for all our guests, and the cleanliness and presentation of our hotel play a crucial role in achieving this. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that all guest rooms and public areas are maintained to our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Your duties will include: • Cleaning and tidying guest bedrooms and bathrooms., • Changing bed linens and towels., • Replenishing in-room amenities., • Vacuuming, dusting, and polishing furniture and fixtures., • Maintaining cleanliness in corridors, lounges, and other public areas., • Reporting any maintenance issues or damaged items to supervisors., • Adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will: • Possess a strong eye for detail and a commitment to high standards., • Be reliable, punctual, and able to work efficiently as part of a team., • Have a positive attitude and a proactive approach to tasks., • Be physically fit and able to perform duties that require standing, bending, and lifting. Previous experience in a similar role within a hotel environment is a plus, but not essential as full training will be provided for enthusiastic and motivated individuals. Join us in creating a welcoming and immaculate environment for our guests.

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