Sous Chef

Toravaig House Hotel which is a 9 bedroom 4 star, 2 AA Rosette Hotel situated on the Island of Skye, 10 miles from Broadford.

An award winning privately owned and run hotel.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team. You will be able to support our head chef and provide cover for their time off and holidays also helping to train junior members in the kitchen.

The Owners are keen to promote talented chefs in an expanding business.

Ideally you will have 2 rosette experience but this is not essential.

This position can either be seasonal or permanent.

Please email a copy of your updated CV and reference details to Miles Craven, Head Chef

Yes - depending on their experience

The Gannet is a 3 AA rosette restaurant situated in one of Glasgow's busiest streets producing modern Scottish food.

We are looking to add a strong sous chef to our team. You must have experience working at a high level, minimum 3 rosette/1 star. The successful candidate must be able to motivate their peers, think independently and have an enthusiasm for our industry.

The Gannet has held a three rosette rating since 2015 and been named AA Scottish restaurant of the year among other accolades.

We don't believe in resting on past glories and are always pushing ahead to create a unique Glasgow dining experience.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Apply directly to Peter McKenna, Head Chef, with your updated CV and reference details

No.

Lord of The Isles bar, restaurant and stores in situated in Craobh Haven, half way between Oban and Lochgilphead. It is a beautiful part of Scotland with the majority of our customers being tourists visiting the area by boat and car. Trade is very seasonal with the season normally starting March and lasting until the end of October.

Front of House and the kitchen work very close together and this has created a very strong, skilled and friendly team. Both business owners are very hands on and are always there to offer help and assistance as and when needed.

We look to produce excellent food and offer fantastic customer service - creating a great place to eat, drink and socialise.

This would suit a couple.

This position is available now for the right candidate until the end of October.

Please send a full CV and references to Wil Craig, owner.

Front of House and Kitchen positions available for the right person.

The Loch Kinord hotel is a privately owned and run 20 bedroom hotel 35 miles to the West of Aberdeen near Aboyne.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team. Serving very good quality bar meals during the day and a la carte meals in the evening. Lots of the produce is sourced locally and is a good area for foraging during the right seasons. We also serve lots of game where possible.

You will provide support to the Head Chef and cover for them on their days off.

Would suit someone who is looking for a better work-life balance as you will be finished by 9.30pm most evenings at the latest.

This would suit a couple.

This position is available from the end of February for the right candidate. Would consider seasonal applications also.

Please apply to Andrew Cox, with an up to date CV and references.

Yes would suit a couple and there is work in front of house, house-keeping and possibly a more managerial role

The Tippling House is looking for a Senior sous chef to join this well established group 10 Dollar Shake.

The restaurant has got an excellent reputation for serving local produce and sustainable & zero-waste cooking so you must have good knowledge of seasonal ingredients, cooking techniques and a creative flair for writing menus.

We’re looking for a creative, forward-thinking chef to help devise menus, plan ahead for seasonal sales-drivers (Burns Supper, Thanksgiving, etc.) and take responsibility for kitchen hygiene and stock management. Looking for someone with high standards and good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.

A three month probation will be in force for the successful candidate.

The position is available now but happy to wait for the right candidate also.

Please apply to Adrian Gomes with a copy of your up to date CV and reference details

No

The Ben Loyal hotel is an 11 bedroom 3 star hotel situated in Tongue just 40 miles from Thurso and 80 miles from Inverness.

We are looking for a seasonal Sous Chef to join our team to provide support and cover for our head chef.

This may suit a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef who is looking to take the next step.

If you like to outdoors this is a fabulous location to live and work, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and fishing and walking on your days off.

An easy going and friendly team in place.

We make everything in house using Sutherland's local produce.

This position is available from beginning of April until end-October.

Please apply to Sarah Fox, the manager with a an up-to-date CV and work references.

Yes

I am looking for a Sous Chef for a 48 bedroom 4 star hotel 14 miles North of Aberdeen.

You will join this unique, fresh food property which has two rosettes for the food.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills as good training is provided and there is excellent scope for career progression within the group.

You will support and provide cover for the Head Chef.

Uniforms are provided and you will also receive discounts at hotels within the Hotel Group which has 12 properties situated all over Scotland.

Ideally you will have some function and quality experience although this is not essential as full training is provided.

The bar specialises in home curing, pickling and smoking alongside some of Scotland finest steak cooked in a Josper Grill. There is an exciting and innovative events calendar for 2020 including food festivals, music events.

There is a comprehensive kitchen garden in the grounds also.

This position is available now for the right person.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your up-to-date CV, reference details and hygiene certificate quoting reference 10357

Possibly depending on experience

Knockderry House is a small 4 star country house hotel in Argyll and Bute (1 hr from Glasgow and 20 mins from Helensburgh). We have consistently held 2 rosettes for the quality of our dining and have received a number of awards for the quality of not only our food but our customer service.

We are looking for a sous chef to join our team. The role will suit an experienced chef who has worked in a 2 rosette kitchen or a talented and dynamic Senior Chef de Partie is keen to make their mark at the next level.

As part of a small professional kitchen team you will play a critical role in assisting the head chef manage staff, order and manage stock, maintain equipment, and deliver functions and events to ensure the business provides a first class customer experience. In particular;

Skills and Experience
You must have experience of working at a 2 rosette dining level. And have a demonstrable passion for excellence. You should be able to demonstrate a career with a good track record of progression and stability. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for quality food, seasonality and local and Scottish produce. You must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of GP management and be able to inspire, lead and develop your team.

You must have experience of managing a small kitchen team and be HACCP qualified.

To apply please send a current CV to Beth Macleod, Owner.

no

The Colonsay Hotel is an outstanding small award-winning family owned hotel is looking for a committed Sous Chef to support the Head chef in the day to day running of the busy 40 cover restaurant in this beautiful 9 bedroom hotel. With a busy bar/pub as well as almost full room occupancy throughout the season, this is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career. The Sous Chef will be expected to take responsibility for the kitchen on the Head Chef’s day off.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in all aspects of working in a small but busy restaurant, and the ability to meet the needs of discerning hotel guests as well as local clientele.
You will have a passion for fresh quality food, a sound knowledge of cooking seafood and game, as well as other local fresh produce. You will have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude and excellent team building skills to get the best out of a small kitchen brigade of 3 plus KP, keeping them motivated and ensuring excellent attention to detail. You will be driven to achieve the GP target of 68% and will demonstrate good stock control.

Keeping up to date with all health and hygiene legislation, along with ensuring all health and safety requirements are met is essential. At least a level 2 HACCP certificate is also essential.

The position is available as of March and is through until the end of October.

To apply, please respond with a CV and contactable work references to Jane Howard.

Great job opportunities available for a partner.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel is located 2 miles from Fort William which is the outdoors capital of the UK.

Part of the ICMI collection.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will assist the Sous Chef to ensure in the smooth running of the food offer in the hotel. To effectively manage the kitchen team to achieving the highest standard of food production especially in the absence of the Head Chef. To control and manage the food cost in line with the budget, source ingredients in accordance with the Company’s sourcing policy and control production and portions in line with agreed specifications. The Junior Sous Chef must be able to solve problems quickly and in a professional and pleasant manner. They must be able to deal successfully with a wide variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Have initiative, have self-discipline, effective communications skills, and the ability to organize and direct the work of others.

You will assist the Sous Chef in the below and be solely responsible for the below in their absence:

Training:
• Train and develop staff to maximise performance, aid retention and reduce turnover.
• Accountable for the delivery of performance in line with Company procedures.
• Lead and inspire individuals to develop a highly motivated, committed team.
• Ensure team receive, understand & adhere to all company policies & procedures.
• Co-ordinate workload of staff within the hotel including rotas etc
• To ensure that the kitchen team comply with the policy on personal hygiene and uniform
• Support all members of the team to reach their full potential and give them the opportunity to develop their career

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica Thompson, Restaurant manager, with your up-to-date CV and reference details

Possible depending on experience