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Commis Chef [Casual] - Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, cleaning and maintaining high standards of food hygiene. Candidates should ideally have some kitchen experience or culinary training, although a willingness to learn may be accepted. The role requires teamwork, reliability, good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Flexibility is important because casual shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions, comply with food-safety procedures, maintain a clean workstation and contribute positively to guest satisfaction.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is a luxury Marriott International hotel located near Edinburgh Castle and the city centre. It offers guest bedrooms, restaurants and bars, conference and event facilities, and the One Spa, making it a significant operation with varied hospitality roles. As part of the Sheraton brand, the hotel focuses on welcoming service, comfortable social spaces and memorable stays for leisure and business travellers. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of recognised brands across many countries. Employees can typically benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, staff discounts and experience within a global hospitality organisation. The Edinburgh property serves a diverse clientele and provides a professional environment for candidates seeking to develop their culinary and hotel-service careers.