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Executive Chef - W Edinburgh
Role summary
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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations at W Edinburgh, overseeing restaurant, bar, banqueting and room-service food production. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, premium restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment. Strong leadership, menu development, cost control, purchasing, food safety and team-development skills are essential. The role requires creativity, commercial awareness and the ability to maintain consistently high standards while delivering the energetic, modern and distinctive style associated with W Hotels. A relevant culinary qualification, knowledge of UK food regulations and experience managing multicultural teams are likely to be required.
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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 W Edinburgh
W Edinburgh is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Scotland’s capital, combining bold design, music, contemporary dining and an energetic social atmosphere. The property is part of W Hotels, Marriott International’s upscale luxury brand, known for its distinctive personality, design-led spaces and emphasis on memorable guest experiences. W Edinburgh offers restaurants, bars, event facilities and guest services aimed at both international visitors and local customers. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating thousands of properties across numerous brands and countries. Employees generally benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and professional development programmes. The Executive Chef would work within a high-profile opening-era or growth environment, collaborating with hotel leadership and culinary teams to establish strong operational standards and a recognisable food identity.