| Job description: | The Taybank – Sous Chef About US
The Taybank is a wee gem, right on the banks of the River Tay, in Dunkeld, Perthshire. A favourite with walkers and visitors, it is also held dear by the local community and is ubiquitously popular in the Scottish trad music scene.
Under new management (since Nov 2019) we have increased the emphasis on ‘field to fork’ with a growing proportion of the meat & game used in our menus locally sourced and butchered in house. Almost everything we serve is produced in-house with only raw ingredients being purchased. We are also looking to develop our own kitchen gardens to supply as much of our fruit & veg as possible.
The F&B operation consists of a busy ground floor bar, also serving food, an upstairs bar and dining room, with a total of around 60cvts. Outside there is a second kitchen built in the huge beer gardens (300+ cvts) with a menu offering pizzas, burgers and specials, all made in-house. In the past year, we have brought the bedrooms back to life offering 5 beautiful double bedrooms.
Because of these developments we are seeking to expand our small kitchen team run by head chef and are on the look out for a creative, enthusiastic and dependable Sous Chef, About YOU
Our ideal candidate
- Is passionate about the Scottish food scene, and the creative use of local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients
- May already be a sous or may be a senior CDP looking for their next step up
- Is knowledgeable in pastry, meat, fish and sauce preparation. (remember, bread, ice cream, pasta, pizzas, burgers, stock even the chips are all made on the premises)
- Will ideally already have some experience at 1 or 2 rosette level
- Is enthusiastic about living in a semi-rural community and willing to relocate if not already in the area (help in finding accommodation may be available). Which means you also must be able to drive.
- Has great organisational and communication skills, both written & verbal
- Must have food hygiene certification & excellent knowledge of allergens Start date: April 2021
The Package / Benefits / Opportunities:
This Sous Chef role is perfect for someone who is keen for their next step up, is passionate about food and making everything from scratch and happy to work in a rural location. |
