Posted on November 2, 2023 | Start date November 13, 2023
| Salary: | Up to £33,000 depending on experience paid weekly plus tips |
| Duration: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Minimum of 40 hours per week - overtime is time back in lieu |
| Days: | 5 days a week - mixture of straight and split shifts |
| Holidays: | Statutory (28 days p/a) |
| Bedrooms: | 48 |
| Covers: | Lunch: up to 40; Dinner: up to 40 in the fine dining restaurant and up to 40 in the bar; Breakfast: 50-100; Functions: 3 private dining suites and a ballroom which can cater for up to 200 people |
| Food type: | Classical fine dining and contemporary Scottish, 2AA rosette |
| Full-time chefs: | 5 chefs plus a part time breakfast chef and 2 kitchen porters |
| Accommodation: | Staff accommodation available |
| Job description: | Thainstone House is a 48 bedroom, 4* hotel situated 2 miles from Inverurie and 14 miles north of Aberdeen. We are looking for a sous chef to join our team at this unique, fresh food property which has two rosettes for the food. Looking for a chef who can lead the team in the absence of the head chef, has a strong knowledge on health, safety & hygiene procedures and is a strong all-rounder that is capable of working all sections in the kitchen including pastry, larder and sauce. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills as good training is provided and there is excellent scope for career progression within the group. Uniforms are provided and you will also receive discounts at hotels within the Crerar Hotel Group which has 12 properties situated all over Scotland. Ideally you will have some function and quality experience although this is not essential as full training is provided. Would consider a good commis chef looking to step up to their first demi chef de partie position. This position is available now for the right person. |
| How to apply: | Please apply to Ian Grey, General Manager with your up-to-date CV & reference details |
| Work for partners: | Possibly depending on experience |
| Contact details: | cheftaitters@gmail.com | www.crerarhotels.com/thainstone-house |
| Apply online: | Submit your CV now |
