Sous Chef

I am looking for a relief Sous chef for a 2AAR Hotel in Perthshire.
Starting 8th October for 4 weeks
9 bedroom hotel, serving 2 rosette, classic French cookery using seasonal, fresh, local produce. breakfasts to 20 no lunches and dinners average 40 per night. small occasional weddings to 40.

Brigade of 2 chefs plus kitchen porters when busy.

Working a minimum of 40 hours per week over 5 days. mixed shifts.

The gross hourly rate is £21 per hour paid monthly with weekly advances PAYE

Accommodation is own room in shared house, wifi available. There are 2 dogs in the accommodation (owners dogs)

You will be paid return travelling expenses subject to completing the agreed stint.

Please email me if you are available quoting RELIEF2AARPerthshire

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A wonderful opportunity for a Sous Chef to take a live in role at this country house hotel in the Borders. The hotel boasts a great reputation and currently holds a rosette award for the quality of their food. The position is available to start immediately and would suit anyone currently looking for a new role.

You'll be deputising for the Head Chef and so must be comfortable with leading a small team. Due to the variety of the role you'll be required to work independently as well as with a team of chefs.

The role will include working between the main kitchen, with a focus on the regular menu, functions, and also assisting with the operation of their new tapas restaurant.

The head chef is looking for someone who can assist with the running of the kitchen during his time off.

You must have a right to work in the UK.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16852 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

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This busy high quality landmark venue is looking for staff to strengthen their management team. You'll be joining a family owned business with a forward thinking mentality. Utilising exceptional ingredients sourced seasonally from local producers.

The venue operates from 9-6 each day, so most shifts will be daytime hours. They do however cater to functions in the evening, so there will be occasional late finishes.

You'll be deputising for the Head Chefs during their time off. There are many moving parts and the team are aware that there needs to be more support in order to achieve consistency over the seven day operation.

The Venue is in the city centre within walking distance of Waverley station and bus links.

You'll be responsible for preparing all aspects of the menu and training junior staff members.

Please send an up to date CV with 2 contactable references quoting ref#16487 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

I'm looking for a permanent Snr CDP/ Jnr Sous for this well renowned Inn in the heart of Grampian. You'll be joining a well established team with an eye for detail and a supportive management team.

This is a great opportunity to join a team at the top of their game in a busy and rewarding environment. The position will be demanding as there are regularly 100+ covers per service, but the menu is well planned and you'll be joining a well oiled machine.

The current team have been in place for a long time and roles rarely open up. If you're looking for somewhere to put down roots then there's also great room for progression and appreciative owners.

The menu is a mixture of elevated pub classics alongside more intricate modern cookery. You'll be exposed to an excellent level of cookery and presentation. The kitchen is immaculate and the team pride themselves on their hygiene standards. You must be comfortable with maintaining and adapting to their systems but training will be provided.

The accommodation is of a good, well maintained standard and within walking distance of the Inn. You'll be provided with a private room with shared facilities.

The owners are open to candidates from all walks of life, they're looking for someone who can cover the pass and larder sections primarily, however there will be occasional breakfast shifts to cover the breakfast chefs days off. These will be daytime straight shifts with early finishes, and shared amongst the team.

If you'd like more information or are interested in applying, please get in touch. This is a great position with true hourly pay and year round job stability.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16815 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

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This busy restaurant is part of a very successful local group. There's a great team in place but they're looking for to add a strong Senior Sous Chef to their team to further strengthen.

The restaurant has a great reputation within the city for delivering an excellent offering of locally sourced steaks and seafood. As Senior Sous Chef you'll be a vital part of the team and will assist with preparation and service of the menus, whilst providing a link between the junior team and management. You'll be required to deputise for the Head Chef during their time off.

There's a great negotiable salary available for the right candidate.

You must be able to reliably commute into the city centre of Inverness.

Demonstrable experience at a similar level would be beneficial.

Apply quoting 16916 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

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I'm looking for a Sous Chef to join this friendly and popular restaurant in the heart of Crieff.

working alongside a Head Chef who encourages collaboration, you'll deputise on their days off and support when working together.

There's the possibility of accommodation for the right person, and work for partners. You'll be able to walk to work from the train station and there's plenty of local parking.

If you're passionate about fresh pasta, pizza and quality ingredients please get in touch.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref 16909 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Yes Front of House roles are available.

A 10 bedroom hotel is looking for a Sous Chef to collaborate with the Head Chef, and cover their days off. The standard of food is high and the Chef and owners are chasing accolades with rosettes the target for this year. .

You should be comfortable with running a service by yourself due to the low cover, but there's a small team in place who are happy to jump in when needed. Both the Head Chef and Sous Chef positions are currently open, and I'm happy to look at dual applications. The owners are also happy to look at skilled front of house and spa staff.

There's accommodation available with this role on site.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting ref 16895

Yes, positions available FOH and in the SPA

Moness Resort is set in thirty-five spacious acres of ground. It is a popular holiday destination located in the small market town of Aberfeldy in rural Perthshire. Situated amidst stunning Highland scenery, the resort offers a range of accommodations, including ninety-six well equipped family friendly self-catering cottages dotted through the resort. And, within the main house a hotel offering twenty guest suites, leisure facilities such as a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and a gym offering a wide variety of equipment. A dedicated Spa with a relaxing range of treatments, from manicures to full body massages, using the latest products from Ishga.

On-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor terrace offer a variety of experiences from modern and informal family friendly dining through to more intimate and formal (without being stuffy); all offering a delicious choice of tasty local dishes. Our brand-new state of the art Marquee is an extremely popular destination for weddings and gatherings, tailoring events that will suit a special occasion or celebration.

We are a popular destination for couples, families,’ and groups. Providing a relaxing retreat where guests can unwind amongst breathtaking surroundings while enjoying a wide range of amenities and activities.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

We are looking for a skilled and creative Sous Chef to join our small yet culinary team. Working closely with the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across our resort’s outlets. The operation and close-nit team services two restaurants and bars offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, bar snacks, and an afternoon tea service. We also offer wedding and event catering in our state-of-the-art Marquee.

We see this role as inspiring junior chefs in a creative, supportive environment, striving to exceed guest expectations by creating mouth-watering and creative meals.

And the opportunity to live and work in a beautiful location….

About the Role

If you have a natural ability to work well with ingredients, can stay composed under pressure while showing good leadership; lead and motivate a team. Those are all crucial qualities for success and by fulfilling these you will contribute to the smooth operation and the success of our team.

Manage daily kitchen operations. Coordinating and overseeing all activities related to the food preparation. Assigning tasks according to skills and workload while providing guidance, support, and motivation to the kitchen brigade.

Preparing quality dishes and personally overseeing all cooking duties, hands on, ensuring that each dish meets high-quality standards in taste and presentation.

Collaborating with the Head Chef in creating and developing creative and seasonal menu items, ensuring they align with the specific restaurants culinary vision and the guests’ preferences.

Monitoring inventory levels and anticipating needs, placing orders to maintain sufficient stock levels while minimising waste and controlling costs.

Maintain hygiene standards. Conducting regular quality checks with food to ensure consistency and freshness, addressing any food compliance issues. Keeping up to date and informed on relevant regulations and industry standards to ensure the kitchen operates to the highest standard.

You foster a positive and efficient work environment while ensuring teamwork and high standards are maintained.

If this sounds like you then we may just have the perfect role for you!

About You

We are open to receiving applications from experienced Sous Chefs or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in their culinary journey.

Previous experience within a high-volume or resort catering environment would be a distinct advantage. We are keen to hear from Hotel or Restaurant experienced chefs too.

A passion for fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. You enjoy being creative and developing menus that will thrill and tantalise our guests taste buds.

If you are creative, dependable, and calm under pressure individual. As well as a collaborator with strong mentoring and leadership skills then we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

We are a close-nit friendly and professional team that support each other, celebrate shared success in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

We believe in developing talent; career progression with opportunities to gain experience, grow and progress.

We understand the importance of well-being and encourage our team to keep fit and healthy through free access to our leisure facilities.

We offer a competitive salary of £37,000 per annum

We offer temporary relocation accommodation to help you get settled in the area

Team discounts on food and beverage and accommodation throughout the resort.

Please click the link to apply for this position

Possibly depending on their experience.

The Townhouse Hotel is an 11 bedroom 4 star long standing, family run hotel situated in the beautiful town of Melrose just 36 miles South of Edinburgh.

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef.

Previous experience working in a busy kitchen is essential whilst keeping high standards of cooking and presentation.

You will be joining a stable and friendly team.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to James Henderson with your updated CV and reference details.

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Delivino is an all fresh high quality modern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Crieff. We're looking for a strong Sous Chef to join our friendly team of 4 chefs.

We offer a genuine work life balance with a 4 day, 40-45 hour week. The restaurant is closed on a Sunday and the rota can be organised to give occasional long weekends off.

You'll be in an environment that encourages collaboration, with a Head Chef who's supportive of ideas and a specials board that's used to develop ideas and dishes.

You'll be responsible for the kitchen on the Head Chef's days off, with duties including rota writing, team motivation, ordering and hygiene paperwork.

There's the possibility of accommodation for the right person, and work for partners. You'll be able to walk to work from the train station and there's plenty of local parking.

If you're passionate about fresh pasta, pizza and quality ingredients please get in touch to learn more bout us.

Please send an up to date CV with two contactable references to Head Chef Lindsey at:

info@delivino.co.uk

Yes Front of House roles are available.