Sous Chef, (Junior) Moness Resort, Perthshire

Role Summary

Due to promotion within the team a new opportunity of Junior Sous Chef has been created.

A superb opportunity for a budding chef looking to gain management experience and career progression. You will be leading a section, supporting with culinary excellence, and ensuring the highest standards are maintained. You employ your culinary and creative skills together with your progressive attitude, work closely with the Head Chef, follow his guidance. And play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guest experience.

You contribute to the strategic goals of Moness Resort by setting ambitious standards for quality and accuracy, driving continuous improvement and product innovation. You have a keen eye for detail, and through confident guidance you inspire the team to share ideas and in turn support with their development.

As part of a close-knit team, you GUIDE THE WAY by taking accountability for the development of the culinary brigade and the wider team members, ensuring we deliver exceptional food and beverage service to every guest whether they are local and joining us for a meal or staying overnight and enjoying a hearty Scottish breakfast.

Role Responsibilities

Motivating, organising and dynamically working with a brigade of chefs, assigning and driving the specific duties of the brigade. Creating and implementing new ideas in menu development across our two restaurants as well as events and banqueting, together with the Head Chef; fresh, Imaginative and seasonal dishes.

Proactively support fellow chefs across stations, effectively communicating and driving a collaborative, people focussed environment where we DELIVER RESULTS and a consistent offering to guests. Taking a hands-on role in the preparation, cooking and presenting of high-quality dishes by following both established recipes and dietary guidelines. You ensure each dish is consistent in taste, presentation, portioning and nutritional value.

Together with the Head Chef develop training programmes for the kitchen brigade. Excite and inspire the team utilising innovative techniques and locally sourced produce. Ensure of the safe and sanitary conditions in the food service areas including equipment.

Maintain a friendly approach with guests whilst respecting their privacy during their stay. Respond to any guest requests and feedback efficiently. Approach all that we do with SIMPLICITY. Provide guidance, support and motivation to assist junior team members. Encourage a positive and efficient work environment while ensuring teamwork and consistent high standards. Ensure guests are satisfied throughout their stay, attending to any additional dietary needs.

Role Competencies

Demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities and mindset. A commitment and desire to invest in your development, inspiring every member to deliver their very best. Attention to detail. BE YOURSELF calm, confident and discreet, taking huge pride in your presentation.

A genuine passion for food with previous experience of working within a close-knit team and ready to take the next step in your career. Exemplary time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure, juggling competing priorities with minimum supervision.

About Moness

Moness Resort is in the small market town of Aberfeldy. Set in thirty-five acres of ground and situated amidst stunning Highland scenery, the resort offers a range of accommodations, including well equipped family friendly self-catering cottages and hotel rooms. Within the main house there are restaurants and bars and an outdoor terrace. Leisure facilities, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. A Spa offering treatments from manicures to full body massages using ISHGA products.

A popular destination for weddings and gatherings, all held within our recently renovated marquee, adjacent to the main building and where we tailor special occasion or celebration banquet dining. We offer our guests a relaxing retreat to unwind amongst breathtaking surroundings while enjoying a wide range of amenities and activities.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

What we Offer

We are offering a salary of between £36,000 - £37,000 per annum.
Accredited Living Wage Employer
We are a close-knit friendly and professional team that support each other, celebrate shared success in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
We believe in developing talent; career progression with opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
We understand the importance of well-being and encourage our team to keep fit and healthy through free access to our leisure facilities.
We offer our team discounts on accommodation and within our restaurants throughout the resort.
We offer free on-site parking.
Paid breaks.
Uniform provided.

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Possibly depending on their experience.