Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hourly Rate: up to £12.50 p/h
Job title: Kitchen Staff/ Chef
It's an exciting time at Revolution Edinburgh, we are looking to expand our kitchen team to keep up with current trade levels, and start preparing for the return of the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. If you've got a bit of kitchen experience and love a fun atmosphere to work in, hit apply and let's have a chat!
Are you a serious foody? Do you love cooking great food and looking for your next kitchen job? Ready to work in a fast paced, but fun and relaxed atmosphere?
Why work for us?
It’s our people that make the party – one massive family of foodies and cocktail connoisseurs.
Revolution Bars Group operates Revolution Bars & Revolucion De Cuba Bars. We are currently made up of over 65 sites nationwide and have a commitment to continue to grow. It is a very exciting time to join our award winning company and we can offer you:
- Guaranteed hours contracts available
- Access to a suite of employee benefits, including high street discounts, financial support and our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A 50% discount card for use in all RBG sites across the UK, including Revolution, Revolucion De Cuba, Playhouse and Founders & Co.
- Regular company and in-house incentives, including vouchers and team rewards.
- Regular development meetings and opportunities to progress including our management academy.
- Fresh menu with lots of opportunity to learn.
- Working with friends in a fun environment.
With a bespoke training program in place for chefs, proven internal development and a range of company and site incentives, Revolution Bars Group has long been regarded as a great company to work for.
What are we looking for?
- Someone fun and hardworking
- A great team player and relationship builder
- Someone who can work unsupervised at times
- You will need to be passionate about creating a great atmosphere and giving guests the best experience
- Knowledge and experience in hospitality or sales is preferred, but not essential as regular training is provided
If you are looking for a role as a chef and want to be a part of a winning team where you can develop your career as well as learn and hone new skills, Revolution is exactly where you need to be.
Help us write our next chapter and get involved - because it wouldn’t be a party without you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-30 per week
Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Revolution - Cocktails & Kitchen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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