Sous Chef

The Tontine Hotel is a family run business within the Scottish Borders town of Peebles. We have recently won the Scotland Town Hotel of the Year Award at the Scottish Hotel Awards

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic brigade, committed to showcasing the very best of Scotland's produce and with an ongoing desire to exceed guests expectations. Ideally the successful candidate will have recent experience at recognised establishments at sous chef level minimum for 3 years and possess excellent organisation and communication skills. Along with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining and building the properties already excellent reputation and have the desire and determination to climb the career ladder and help take the business to an even higher level. Using your outstanding experience and leadership skills you will be working closely with the head chef and the front of house management team to deliver core standards and provide our guests with a great stay every time. A hands on and flexible approach is required here to lead from the
front.
The Role:
As Sous Chef your responsibilities will include:

* Assisting the Head Chef to take responsibility for the kitchen department, food cost, ordering, menu design, food and health and safety
* Ensure that all dishes are prepared with attention to detail and to the highest standard ensuring company spec is met at all times
* Manage the kitchen brigade, motivate the team and share knowledge, training and developing chefs within the team
* Work with the head chef to create menus which showcase the best local food producers thereby highlighting the wealth of great local and seasonal products.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and hygiene legislation.

The Person:
The ideal candidate will be:
* You must be passionate about food with an ongoing desire to exceed guests expectations.
* You must be organised, an excellent communicator, and a hands-on manager with excellent attention to detail.
* Similar quality kitchen experience is required, and an excellent knowledge of food is essential
* The ability to work in a fast paced and high pressured environment is necessary
* Availability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends as per business needs
* Have excellent personal presentation and be consummately professional at all times.

The Reward:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards structure, including training and career development opportunities.
Benefits Include:

* Access to courses including Modern Apprenticeships.
* Tips ­ Our staff keep 100% of tips earned
* Uniform provided
* All meals on duty

Please apply to Gordon and Kate Innes with a copy of your updated CV and reference details to innes@tontinehotel.com

Possible depending on experience

The Kings Arms Hotel in Lockerbie is privately owned and run hotel, situated in the small town of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway.

Situated 12 miles from Dumfries, 22 miles from Carlisle and within an hour or so of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

We are looking for someone to join our friendly team in the kitchen.

This may suit an experienced chef looking for input into menus and gross profit margins.

Likewise, it may suit someone with less experience but plenty of enthusiasm and initiative.

The hotel has recently been taken over and is undergoing a full refurbishment.

This is an exciting time to join our team.

Lockerbie has a population of 3,500 and has good amenities and there is plenty to do on time off if you like the outdoors.

This position may suit either a single person or a working couple.

Available now for the right people.

Please apply to Tom Cheesman, General Manager with your current CV and details of relevant work references.

Or phone for an informal chat on 01576 202410.

The Glendevon is a family owned and run hotel set in the heart of Perthshire in the Strathearn Valley. We are surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. We have only taken over the business at the start of June and we are looking to get a friendly and stable team in place.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team. Covering for the Head Chef's days of you will be responsible for running the kitchen in their absence whilst maintaining the same standards of food and health & hygiene.

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and at least 1 year minimum experience at this level.

This position would suit someone who is potentially looking for a better work life balance as you will be working less hours or potentially for a Head Chef looking to take a step back.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to May Adair with an up to date CV and recent work references.

Possibly in the bar.

The Moorings Hotel in Fort William, is a privately owned and run 4 star hotel with a good reputation for serving quality fresh produce.

Looking for a Chef to join our team.You will be in charge of your own section in the kitchen, working under our head chef you will get excellent training.

The hotel is situated in the Outdoor Capital of the UK, lovely town with good amenities ideal if you are keen on outdoor pursuits such as cycling, skiing, climbing, sailing and fishing.

Position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Duncan Macdougall, Head Chef with copy of current CV and recent work references.

Possibly depending on experience

The Deeside Inn is a 55 bedroom hotel situated in the Royal Deeside village of Ballater.

We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to join our kitchen brigade, supporting our Head Chef.

Description

Will you inspire our kitchen team to reach even higher standards?

We're looking for an experienced and energetic Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in meeting our high standards and taking the restaurant forward. You'll need to be able to work fast and accurately in a high-pressure environment. The job has flexible hours, including early, late and split shifts.

Determined to succeed and passionate about food, you'll take pride in all aspects of the role, from food preparation to developing new dishes and menus. Your confidence, enthusiasm and diligence will inspire the kitchen brigade to meet and exceed the high standards we set. You'll also train and develop the team, as required.

Working to the highest standards of food hygiene, and following all health & safety rules, you'll ensure that the cleaning schedule is followed at all times. With the Head Chef, you'll also monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins, be responsible for staff manning, and manage stock control.

What we need from you
.Passion for food and high standards
.Enthusiasm and confidence to inspire the kitchen team
.Ability to work flexible hours

What we offer
.Staff uniform
.Flexible working pattern over 7 days
.Competitive salary
.Training
.Staff meals
.Entry to our employee Fair Fund
.Discounted rates across our group of hotels

Please apply to Samantha Rhodes, General Manager with an up to date CV and contactable work references.

possible, front of house or housekeeping.

The Nethy Bridge Hotel is a 70 bedroom hotel situated in the Cairngorm Mountains which is great for outdoor pursuits and has a great winter Ski season.

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

Uniform provided.

Company staff benefits - reduced hotel rates throughout the company.

Pension scheme available.

There is lots of outdoor activities to do on days off.

We are a well establish company.

A great place to live and to work.

This position is available from the beginning of April and potentially sooner for the right candidate.

Please email over a copy of your updated CV and reference details to Eva Secker, General Manager.

Possibly depending on experience - general assistant positions available.

Duties include bar assistance, general cleaning and light housekeeping.

The award-winning Boathouse Restaurant is family owned and situated on the beautiful island of Gigha, just off the West coast of Scotland

Gigha is one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands and is approximately 2.5 hours from Glasgow and a short 20 min ferry crossing to which you are greeted by stunning beaches, the most crystal clear blue waters and most stunning scenery.

We are looking for a high quality sous chef to start from the end of April to work until mid September working in this busy but friendly, close knit team.

We use lots of fresh local produce (emphasis on seafood) and make everything from scratch every day including our own breads.

A well established business with a good reputation for food in the area.

This is a rural but lovely place to spend the summer season.

Please apply to Grant Berry, owner with an up-to-date CV and reference details

Yes this would suit a couple

Cringletie House Hotel is a busy wedding venue situated near Peebles in the Scottish Borders. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at the hotel which is under new ownership.

Working with a stable head chef in place, there is excellent training provided and good scope for career progression.

In a good location, only 5 minutes drive from Peebles and on the main bus route for Edinburgh and can be there within 45 minutes.

The hotel has a very good reputation for food and wanting to progress to an even higher level of fine-dining after achieving 2 rosettes.

This position is available from the start of March for the right candidate.

Please apply to Will Haegel, manager, with an up-to-date CV and reference details, please CC Head Chef Ian Gourlay at kitchen@cringletie.com

Possibly depending on experience.

BBC Studios are making an exciting cooking competition series and want to hear from passionate up and coming chefs and cooks who dream of making their mark in the food industry.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in the spectacular surroundings of Tulum, Mexicom one of the hottest food destinations on the planet.

You could be crowned winner by the world's top foodies and win an amazing prize.

From street food vendors, commis chef, food truck entrepreneurs to kitchen creatives; whether you're cooking in a fashionable gastropub or just starting in the food-service industry, if you can make mouth-watering dishes, we want to hear from you!

Applications are now open.

Please apply at foodshow.casting@bbc.co.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION: McMillan Hotels are a family owned and operated company of 60 years standing with three hotels in South West Scotland. Fernhill Hotel is a 30 bedroom hotel overlooking the coastal village of Portpatrick, a very pretty and popular tourist village with easy access to fantastic countryside and beaches and the Galloway Forest Park with all its outdoor activities. Close to the town of Stranraer. Glasgow 2 hours, Ayr 15.hrs, Dumfries 1.5 hours.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef (and Head Chef) to take our team forward and maintain our current high standard. The Sous Chef will deputise for the Head Chef in his absence and assist the Head Chef in ensuring the efficient running of the kitchen team, full compliance with food safety legislation, as well as being involved in supervising and training the team. Other duties will include menu planning and ordering within the company budget targets.
Position available early April 2020.

Please apply with current CV and references to Douglas McMillan, Managing Director, McMillan Hotels Ltd on douglas@northwestcastle.co.uk.

Work for partners is possible.