Sous Chef, Forfar Golf Club - Ancient Links Golf Company, Tayside

The Ancient Links Golf Company is led by one shared purpose: to be the world’s leading custodian of historic golf, restoring Scotland’s sacred homes of the game where it all began and re-imagining them for today’s players.

Guided by the vision of the game’s great architects, we carefully rejuvenate ancient community links, uniting them in a curated collection that delivers unforgettable experiences while preserving golf’s legacy and inspiring its future. We believe in restoring courses to world-class standards, whiler emaining at the heart of the local community, and we act as one, with purpose, to deliver this vision.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are now recruiting for the new Food and Beverage operation in Forfar.

The Opportunity:

The Ancient Links (Forfar) Limited is launching a brand-new Food & Beverage operation at Forfar Golf Club, and we are looking for an ambitious, hands-on Sous Chef to help shape and grow it from day one.This is not just another kitchen role. This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a supporting leadership role within a rapidly developing operation,reporting directly to the Club Manager and supporting the Food and Beverage Manager in building your own team, fostering an inclusive culture, and growing alongside the business as it evolves.

If you’re currently a strong Sous Chef or Senior Chef, looking for a fresh challenge with autonomy and impact — we’d be delighted to discuss the role with you.

This is a hands-on role where you will:
ï‚· Support the shaping of the food offer from its starting point
ï‚· Build and inspire a positive, high-performing kitchen team
ï‚· Develop menus that are seasonal, contemporary and commercially sound
ï‚· Establish standards, systems and culture from the ground up

This is your chance to help create something special — not walk into something already set in stone.
Key Responsibilities
ï‚· Lead day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, service and stock control
ï‚· Design and develop innovative, commercially viable menus
ï‚· Ensure exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
ï‚· Maintain full compliance with food safety, allergen and hygiene regulations
ï‚· Manage food costs, labour and wastage in line with budget targets
ï‚· Recruit, train and develop your brigade as the operation grows
ï‚· Build strong supplier relationships with an emphasis on quality and sustainability
ï‚· Drive a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, professionalism and pride

About You
We’re looking for someone who:
ï‚· Has experience as a Senior or Sous Chef
ï‚· Is confident running a kitchen and leading a team
ï‚· Has strong commercial awareness and understands cost control
ï‚· Is organised, resilient and calm under pressure
ï‚· Is passionate about fresh, seasonal food and modern dining trends
ï‚· Wants to be part of a growing operation where they can make a real impact

Professional culinary qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent) are
desirable. Food Safety Level 3 and additional H&S qualifications would be advantageous.
Hours:
ï‚· Annualised hours contracts, working 2,080 hours per annum, rota-based shifts including evenings and weekends

Our Culture
At The Ancient Links Golf Company, you will:
ï‚· Put customers at the heart of everything you do.
ï‚· Be part of a team that is passionate about community benefit and heritage.
ï‚· Collaborate and innovate to deliver a world-leading golf experience.
ï‚· Commit to continuous personal and professional development.What We Offer
ï‚· A welcoming and supportive team environment
ï‚· Fair and competitive pay and benefits
ï‚· Role relevant training provided
ï‚· Opportunity to work at a well-established and respected golf club

The Ancient Links Golf Company are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex,religious belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

If you are interested in joining the new F&B team at The Ancient Links (Forfar)
Limited, please send your CV to afairlie@ancientlinksgolf.com

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