Sous Chef, Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Argyll and the Islands

Will you inspire our kitchen team to reach even higher standards?

We’re looking for an experienced and energetic Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in meeting our high standards and taking the restaurant forward. You’ll need to be able to work fast and accurately in a high-pressure environment. The job has flexible hours, including early, late and split shifts.

Determined to succeed and passionate about food, you’ll take pride in all aspects of the role, from food preparation to developing new dishes and menus. Your confidence, enthusiasm and diligence will inspire the kitchen brigade to meet and exceed the high standards we set. You’ll also train and develop the team, as required.

Working to the highest standards of food hygiene, and following all health safety rules, you’ll ensure that the cleaning schedule is followed at all times. With the Head Chef, you’ll also monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins, be responsible for staff manning, and manage stock control.

What we need from you

Passion for food and high standards
Enthusiasm and confidence to inspire the kitchen team
Ability to work flexible hours
What we offer

Salary up to £35,000
100% service charge, up to approx £2000 per year
Attractive staff uniform
Flexible working pattern
Training and development opportunities including SVQ’s and professional qualifications
Team meals
Free Team transport (in applicable locations)
Discounted rates across our group of hotels for accommodation and food beverage for you and your friends family
Pension
Great selection of benefits
Do you love your work and always know exactly what your clients need?

Then we want to work with you!

Our team thrive on delighting guests, and that's important because we welcome the return of many loyal Loch Fyne fans every year. Just now there are some big changes happening at the hotel, so we need more hospitality enthusiasts to join us on the next step of our exciting journey.

But we're also after someone who does their homework before telling their mum they're away to move to Inveraray. It's a lifestyle choice, to live in the heart of Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland.

Inveraray is just a wee town on the edge of Loch Fyne, with lots of quaint old white washed buildings. In the summer, tourists pack out the castle and infamous Inveraray Jail. Things get pretty quiet in the winter.

If you love seafood, you'll love the fresh local oysters from Loch Fyne. It's Scotland's longest sea loch - which is gorgeous, but can also feel remote. Inveraray is 90 minutes from Glasgow and you have to make the scenic drive all the way around the top of the loch to get there. The nearest train station is Oban, an hour by car, or buses go to Glasgow every two hours.

Three reasons to choose a career with Crerar Hotels

Destination locations
Scotland provides a sought-after quality of life, ideal for outdoorsy types. Urbanites may find there are limitations, with reduced public transport, small local shops and occasionally - the ultimate modern hardship - patchy phone signal. But those who take that in their stride find that they discover true peace and quiet, wake up to incredible scenery and have Scotland's natural larder to feast on daily.

Talent development
We always aim to progress staff internally where possible, which means a number of our team have been with us long-term. They've chosen to make a life in one (or more!) of our locations, building themselves a varied career in the Scottish hospitality industry.

Shaped by our values
We share the spirit of Scotland through our values. We take pride in providing a truly authentic experience; we're warm in personality, curious to get to know our guests and confident in sharing our knowledge. We take what we do seriously, but our humour means we also see the lighter side. Above all, we're comfortable saying, "we are who we are!"

Please apply by clicking on the following link:
https://careers.crerarhotels.com/

Yes, front of house, house-keeping or kitchen work available