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  • Wok Chef
    Wok Chef
    1 day ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    1. Food Preparation & Cooking • Prepare and cook authentic Malaysian, Chinese-Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes., • Specialise in wok cooking techniques, including stir-frying, high-heat cooking and achieving wok hei (smoky wok flavour)., • Prepare signature dishes such as Char Kway Teow, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Mee Goreng Mamak, Kung Pao Chicken and Malaysian-style stir-fried noodles., • Maintain consistent taste, presentation, portion sizes and food quality., • Prepare fresh sauces, sambals, marinades and spice pastes according to restaurant recipes. 2. Kitchen Operations • Manage the wok station efficiently during lunch and dinner services., • Complete daily mise en place before service., • Coordinate with curry, grill and other kitchen sections to ensure timely food preparation., • Handle multiple orders during busy service periods without compromising quality., • Ensure all ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated using FIFO principles. 3. Food Safety & Hygiene • Follow UK food hygiene and food safety regulations., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the wok station, equipment and preparation areas., • Follow HACCP procedures, temperature monitoring and food storage requirements., • Prevent cross-contamination and manage food allergens correctly., • Clean and maintain wok burners, extraction areas, utensils and cooking equipment. 4. Stock Control & Cost Management • Monitor daily ingredient usage and minimise food wastage., • Assist with stock ordering and inventory checks., • Maintain standard recipes and portion control to achieve food cost targets., • Report shortages, damaged equipment and quality concerns to management. 5. Teamwork & Staff Development • Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team., • Train junior chefs and kitchen assistants in wok cooking techniques., • Support menu development, seasonal specials and new Malaysian dishes., • Maintain discipline, punctuality and professional kitchen standards., • Assist other kitchen sections when required. 6. Quality & Customer Satisfaction • Ensure every dish meets Wok & Sambal's authentic Malaysian flavour standards., • Adjust spice levels and accommodate customer dietary requirements where safely possible., • Maintain consistency during high-volume service., • Support continuous improvements based on customer feedback. Required Skills & Experience • Previous experience as a Wok Chef, preferably in Malaysian, Chinese or Southeast Asian cuisine., • Strong knowledge of wok burners, high-temperature cooking and stir-frying., • Experience preparing Malaysian sauces, sambals, noodles, rice dishes and seafood., • Ability to work independently under pressure., • Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety., • Strong teamwork, time management and organisational skills.

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  • Maintenance Technician
    Maintenance Technician
    5 days ago
    £15.01 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: 13706 Branch: Apex Grassmarket Hotel- Edinburgh Location: Apex Grassmarket Hotel , Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £15.01 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 from 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 29/10/2026 Closing date: 10/12/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Maintenance Technician 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 Technician working within our maintenance team, you will provide our hotel with the practical hands-on skills and trade based knowledge that is required to maintain all guest facilities, hotel plant and systems in a safe and immaculate condition. Core to your role will be our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) through which you will receive and perform a wide range of practical tasks and activities in a timely and work safe manner, to include; • Painting – Surfaces preparation, application of paint to walls and woodwork, • Bathroom Maintenance- Tile replacement, replacement of grouting & sealant, repair of fixtures and fittings,, • Plumbing- Minor pipework repairs, replacement of taps/ fittings/ sanitaryware, unblocking of wastes, servicing of TMVs, • Air conditioning – Basic refrigeration maintenance, cleaning of air filters/ coils/ strainers, • Electrical – Minor electrical works such as replacing damaged sockets/ switches, lamp replacement, light fitting replacement, resetting of trippages, repair of small appliances, periodic safety checks, • Carpentry/ joinery- adjustment of doors, adjustment/ replacement of door closures, minor furniture repairs, replacement of smoke seals, lock replacements, • Plant Maintenance – Replacing AHU filters, cleaning of strainers, intake/ extracts, swimming pool maintenance, valve exercising, perform operational checks to plant, • Periodic Safety Checks- the inspection and testing of fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire safety interfaces, fire extinguishers, smoke vents, the undertaking of legionella control measures, • Security – Door lock programming and battery replacement, bedroom safe openings, • General – Carpet repairs, ceiling tile replacement, responding to guest requests for assistance and service recovery We love to welcome people with different experiences and skillsets into our maintenance team and wider Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience and enjoyment from your career from the moment you begin your journey with us. In order to be successful in this role, you will hold: • A trade-based qualification, skill or expertise, • Previous experience of delivering a broad range of general property maintenance activities to expert handyperson level in addition to your core expertise, • A technical mindset and ability to learn and retain new skills, • A flexible approach to a wide range of maintenance tasks with desire and ability to always deliver these to a high standard, • A high degree of Health & Safety awareness, being familiar with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, • Ability and willingness to diligently perform works and complete associated maintenance records via a handheld device, • Sound communication skills both written and oral, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually, • Ability to commute daily to our hotel with availability to work any 5 days from 7 on a rotational basis, • Willingness to provide maintenance cover outside of normal working hours on a rotational basis 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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