Sous Chef

Exciting opportunity - Experienced Senior Sous Chef required for busy, award winning 26 bedroom hotel and restaurant in Cumnock The Dumfries Arms

Ideally the chef will have previous Sous Chef experience in similar high quality establishment, a passion for food and be a creative individual.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of kitchen management and commercial awareness as well as establishing a personal interest and rapport with management and employees. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and committed to running a successful kitchen.

Some of the responsibilities within this role are:

Food Preparations
Buying and stock control
Health & Safety, Food Safety and other legislative requirements
Motivating and Training all other members of kitchen team
Experience in a similar role is essential.

The position is available now for the right candidate

Please apply with CV and reference

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I am looking for a relief Sous Chef for a hotel in Kirkwall - ideally starting on 7th May for 4 weeks

18 bedroom 4 star hotel serving restaurant and bar meals with pizzas and some functions. Lunches to 30, dinners up to 60 and functions to 100.

Brigade of 2 chefs plus kitchen porters.

The gross hourly rate is £21 per hour, paid monthly with weekly advances net of Tax and NI.

Working hours will be 40 hours per week pro rata over 5 days, mixed shifts.

Accommodation is available

They will pay you return travelling expenses subject to you completing the required work stint. Plus return ferry.

Please apply quoting RELIEFKirkwall

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The Mishnish, Tobermory, Isle of Mull has one of the few iconic bars left in Scotland and is known all over the world by visitors to the island, sailors, musicians and rally enthusiasts.

The Bar, with Live Music, Sports and Home Cooked Bar Food, maintains a cosy, friendly atmosphere and remains traditional with a collection of old memorabilia from shipwrecks and the town itself.

The Hotel has 12 bedrooms with en-suite facilities overlooking the harbour and our Mishnish Seafood Restaurant offers locally sourced seafood, alongside other sumptuous dishes.

Please send your up to date CV

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We are a family run small 12 bedroom hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond catering for its own residents plus our self-catering holiday guests, as well as the owners of boats berthed in our 130 berth marina facility and the owners of holiday homes on our 92 pitch holiday park. We also have a healthy passing trade from the busy A82 running past the hotel. We often cater for small functions (up to 35 persons), host live music and themed nights.

Our menu mainly features good home made food. We also run a specials menu offering around 2 to 3 starters, 2 to 3 mains and a couple of desserts – all depending on the time of year. You will have input in to specials, changing on either a weekly or fortnightly basis, again depending on the time of year. Fine dining we are not, but good, hearty grub crossing over into quality gastro pub style meals. We use as much fresh and local ingredients as possible.

We are a seasonal hotel, being much busier in the summer months than the dead of winter. We close the hotel during the week for the first 6/8 weeks immediately after New Year, This is when most of our staff take their annual leave, and when we normally conduct maintenance works on the hotel. Bank and national holidays are obviously busy times for us.

Location
We are on the northernmost shores of Loch Lomond, about an hours drive from Glasgow. We have both a train station and a bus stop connecting us to the rest of the world. Ardlui is a small hamlet - there is not much here apart from the hotel, marina & holiday park so it might not be for everyone. Although lively from Easter through to the end of October, it can get quiet during the off-season. Fantastic for people who love the great outdoors or water sports (we have our own on-site Wakeboarding School)

A single room en-suite will be provided in one of the staff lodges or own room in shared static caravan on the holiday home park. Electricity requires to be paid for as you use it via a card meter. A security deposit is required for your accommodation, which is taken at £100 per week for the first two weeks. We require a 2 /4 week trial period, which is fully paid.

45/55 hours per week over 6 days. £17.00 per hour
What we offer
Competitive salary
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays in Lieu) (Pro Rata)
Meal included
Enrolment in the Government Nest Pension Scheme

This is available now for the right candidate and is intially seasonal but can be permanent for the right candidate

Please apply to Gwen Hunter, with a copy of your updated CV and reference details

possible depending on experience

The Staff Chef is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals for staff dining, ensuring consistency, nutrition, and variety. This role involves maintaining exceptional culinary standards, supporting kitchen operations, and contributing to the overall well-being of the team through well-balanced, flavourful meals.

This role is built on attention to detail, honesty, and the journey we take to create something extraordinary. Ultimately, it’s all about the food – crafting meals that are as memorable as they are meaningful.

They are not just any ‘team,’ they are one of a kind and so are you!

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Job Opportunity: Staff Chef – Elevate Team Dining with Your Craft

We’re looking for a passionate Chef to play a key role in our Family Meal Program, delivering exceptional staff dining experiences with skill, care, and creativity.

As a Staff Chef you’ll be hands-on in crafting daily meals that nourish and energise our team. This isn’t just about cooking—it’s about bringing integrity, seasonality, and thoughtful execution to every dish, ensuring our team enjoys meals that are as delicious as they are memorable.

Key Responsibilities:

Exceptional Cooking:Prepare high-quality, well-balanced meals that keep our team fuelled and satisfied.
Menu Collaboration:Work alongside the Staff Head Chef to develop menus that celebrate seasonality, variety, and sustainability.
Precision & Execution:Maintain consistency and excellence in every dish, ensuring flavour and presentation meet our high standards.
Kitchen Efficiency:Support smooth service operations, managing mise en place, prep, and plating with focus and precision.
Sustainability & Care:Uphold our commitment to responsible sourcing, minimising waste, and cooking with integrity.
If you’re ready to bring your talent and dedication to a team that values exceptional food, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of redefining staff dining—one outstanding meal at a time.

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What We’re Looking For:

A skilled Chefwith a strong foundation in professional kitchens.
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard
Someone with a passion for seasonality, sustainability, and thoughtful cooking.
A chef who takes pride in consistency and execution, ensuring every meal reflects excellence.
You exude a cheerful outlook taking pride in a job well done, celebrating success and enjoy being part of a team. Warm and friendly you have a genuine interest in people with a willing ‘can do’ approach.

We are the home of pioneers and free spirits. We are at the start of a long and fascinating journey and as the club grows, so will you, learning new skills, taking on new roles and responsibilities.

You may be working within a Hotel, Restaurant, Visitor Attraction or Contract catering business. This superb opportunity requires an enthusiastic and creative chef ready to bring vision, creativity, and leadership to our table, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Discovery Land Company is a US-based developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.

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Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is Discovery’s second European private members-only golf & sport community. Nestled between two national parks and at the head of Loch Tay in Kenmore, Perthshire, the club incorporates several land estates and is rich in history with dramatic views, offering endless adventures.

This private lifestyle-driven community will offer 125 residences, a redesigned world-class golf course and practice facility, wellness and recreation facilities, a range of outdoor pursuits as well as a refurbished 19th century castle to offer a clubhouse with a range of food & beverage outlets and indoor activities. The Club also offers additional facilities at a nearby farm and mountain estate. Taymouth Castle offers a membership that values its relationships, its health, its leisure time, and is a modern community that honours Scotland’s strong legacy of history, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, fun.

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.

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Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

Competitive Salary
Assistance with temporary relocation accommodation
Uniform Provided
Meal on duty (free of charge) and created by YOU…
Use of on-site staff gym
Access to staff activities
Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
Work-Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).

With an incredible larder and a range of local suppliers at your disposal our chefs incorporate a wide variety of ingredients by using seasonal and innovative techniques. Our staff menus are engineered to make the best of the finest ingredients Scotland’s incredible larder has to offer. Always playing an ever-meaningful role in maintaining a seasonal and sustainable approach.

Following direction and gaining first-hand experience. Keeping our team healthy and well fed with the nutrition and energy required to conduct their individual job roles. Playing your part in ensuring they provide our members and their guests with memorable experiences.

From the first meal of the day, breakfast, through to the final course at supper; with a world of experiences available where no two days will be the same, you have the freedom to do your best work.

Please apply using link provided

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.

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The Red House Hotel is a busy 20 bedroom family run hotel situated in Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

We are looking for a chef to join and work alongside our stable and friendly team.

You will have experience in running a kitchen as well as supporting your team.

Working in a fast paced kitchen with keeping standards high.

This is a live out position.

This position is avaiable to start now for the right candidate

Please apply with your CV and reference details

Possible depending on experience

Sea Salt bistro is situated in Port Ellen, 13 miles from Bowmore on the Isle of Islay.

We are looking for a enthusiastic Pizza Chef to join our team making quality fresh pizzas.

Islay is a beaultiful part of Scotland with spectacular scenery and beaches

This is a permanent, all year round position.

We would happily look at taking on a couple

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please e-mail an up to date CV and references to Yan Wang.

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I have an opportunity for a Sous Chef to take a live in role at this country house hotel in the Borders. The hotel boasts a great reputation and currently holds a rosette award for the quality of their food. The position is available to start on the 24th of March and so would suit anyone currently looking for a new role.

The role will include working between the main kitchen, with a focus on the regular menu, functions, and also assisting with the opening of their new tapas restaurant.

The head chef is looking for someone who can assist with the running of the kitchen during his time off.

You must have a right to work in the UK.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16025 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

I'm looking for a Sous Chef for a stunning boutique hotel on the Isle of Harris. The position is permanent and available immediately for the right candidate. There's work available front of house for any partners.

Utilising the incredible produce available in the Islands , you'll be responsible for deputising for the Head Chef during their time off, and assisting with the delivery of their menus. There's a team of 4 full time Chefs and a part time assistant, as well as Kitchen porters.

You must have experience at rosette level as the Hotel and restaurant have recently undergone renovation, and the standard expected for the 30-40 covers per service will be high.

You'll be located close to the port town of Tarbert, however to get the most out of the Island driving would be highly beneficial.

To apply send an up to date CV quoting ref#16077

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Cringletie is an historic 28-acre estate featuring a luxury hotel, 2 AA Rosette restaurant and landscaped grounds located near Peebles. A member of Luxury Scotland, the business enjoys an excellent reputation among regular guests for delivering high quality food and service.

Applications are now invited from experienced hospitality professionals or enthusiastic industry entrants to join our friendly dedicated team.

Sous Chef

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional.

You will provide support and cover for our Head Chef

Predominantly straight shifts, our dinner service ends at 9.00 p.m. so it's usually a relatively early finish.

Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience, are offered along with other benefits including gratuities, uniforms, meals on shift and generous discounts at Cringletie and other Luxury Scotland hotels.

Live-in accommodation available if required.

Given our location, own transport is essential. Cringletie is a 10-minute drive to Peebles, 15 minutes to Penicuik and 35 minutes to Edinburgh

Please apply to Victoria Palmer, general Manager, with an up-to-date CV and reference details

Possibly depending on experience.