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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Line Chef

Salary Range
£11 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Mussel and Steak Bar is now hiring

About the Company

The mussel and steak bar has been a firm favourite for over 17 years with worldwide visitors and Scots alike since we opened in 2005. We have been granted the most popular seafood and steakhouse by various organizations. Our restaurant has been awarded a member of the Scotch Beef Club because we have inspected and satisfied the criteria regarding the quality, provenance, handling and preparation of the scotch beef that is served.

We are looking to hire motivated individuals and caring characters to join our kitchen team. Our philosophy is we care very much about our team as much as our customers. We believe our team deserve to be paid more than the minimum hourly rate so we offer £10 per hour and goes up to £12 within 6 months based on performance. Tips and Tronc are not included in this rate.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Cash tips on a daily basis
  • Weekly Tronc
  • Weekly wages
  • Staffs discount
  • Company sick pay
  • 28 days holiday pay
  • Uniform
  • Training and induction
  • Flexible rota
  • Free staff meal on shifts
  • Management programs for those who want to progress
  • Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme

ABOUT THE ROLE

  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within the speciality section
  • Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
  • Preparing meat and fish
  • Assisting with the management of health and safety
  • Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
  • Managing and training any Commis Chefs
  • Monitoring portion and waste control
  • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
  • Seafood and steak restaurant working experience preferable
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
  • Awareness and understanding of culinary trends
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Work remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 45 per week

Salary: £11.00-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Flexitime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh EH1 2HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Catering: 1 year (preferred)
  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/02/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Line Chef roles across Mussel and Steak Bar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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