Posted on April 27, 2026 | Start date May 27, 2026
| Salary: | £16-17 per hour depending on experience paid monthly with an equal share of tips. |
| Duration: | Seasonal |
| Hours: | 40 per week |
| Days: | 5 days from 7 - straight day shifts - the very occasional evening for a private function |
| Holidays: | Statutory (28 days p/a) |
| Bedrooms: | 40 - 100 + per day |
| Covers: | Functions: Very occasional |
| Food type: | Fresh cooked to order up market cafe style menu |
| Full-time chefs: | 2-3 chefs plus kitchen porters |
| Accommodation: | Live out |
| Job description: | The Walled Garden Cafe at Gordon Castle is an award winning Visitor Attraction situated in Fochabers in Moray is around 10 miles from Elgin and 8 miles from Buckie. We are looking for an experienced Sous chef to join our Wednesday to Sunday operation. You will provide support and help manage the day to day running of the kitchen providing training to junior member and ensuring health and hygiene regulations are followed. The menu is currently very simple anc cafe style, but there's scope to develop this into a more complex and refined dining experience. You should have a minimum of 2 years experience at Sous Chef level and a current hygiene certificate. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who wants a quality of life as this is day shifts with the very odd evening for private functions. (8.30-9am to 3-4pm) You get to use the best of produce grown from our very own gardens. The position is available now on either a seasonal or permanent basis. |
| How to apply: | If this sounds like the job for you please contact Becky with your updated CV and reference details |
| Work for partners: | Possibly |
| Contact details: | info@gordoncastlescotland.com | www.gordoncastlescotland.com |
| Apply online: | Submit your CV now |
