Posted on February 19, 2026 | Start date March 1, 2026
| Salary: | £44,000 per year |
| Duration: | Permanent |
| Hours: | approximately 40 hours per week |
| Days: | 5 days some straight shifts, some splits |
| Holidays: | Statutory (28 days p/a) |
| Bedrooms: | 10 bedrooms |
| Covers: | Lunch: 20; Dinner: 22; Breakfast: 20; Functions: some weddings exclusive use |
| Food type: | Award Winning 3AA Rosettes Dinners, Lunches, Afternoon Teas and Breakfasts |
| Full-time chefs: | 6 chefs |
| Accommodation: | live out |
| Job description: | Knockinaam Lodge is a 19th century, boutique, luxury 5AA Star 3 Rosette Country House Hotel, situated in South West Scotland, overlooking the Irish Sea. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our established team. You will be responsible for working alongside the Head Chef and covering on time off. Ideally, you will have good AA Rosette experience working in quality country house hotels, either at Sous Chef level or Senior Chef de partie looking for that next step up. This is a permanent full time position and will suit a career minded chef who has a very strong background in High End establishments. Daily menus are created at Knockinhaam Lodge using the best available local and seasonal produce. The nearest main town is Stranraer and there is lots to do on days off for those who like the outdoors, with fishing golf and walking being close by. There are three course lunch menus and seven course Dinner meals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef keen to progress their career working in one of Scotland's top hotels. Initially, this is a live out position, although we can discuss and look to help to find accommodation locally for the right person. |
| How to apply: | Please apply directly to Tony Pierce with your current CV and details of relevant work references. |
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| Contact details: | reservations@knockinaamlodge.com. | www.knockinaamlodge.com |
| Apply online: | Submit your CV now |