Sous Chef

I'm looking for a Sous Chef to join this popular American style bistro in Dumfries. There's a lot of flexibility available as the Chef owner is looking for someone to deputise on their time off.

As part of the role you must have a good awareness of allergens and be comfortable with accommodating them.

This role is for a minimum of 2 days a week but a full time role is available if preferred.

If you're looking for a role with satisfying unpretentious cookery and a great work life balance please get in touch.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16305 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly front of house

This world famous Golf Club is looking for their next Sous Chef to assist with the day to day operation of it's kitchens. Working under a strong and friendly Head Chef, this would suit a reliable CDP looking to take their first step into a more senior role. The food operation is well established and popular amongst the members and players.

There are occasional functions, however most shifts will be daytime hours with finishes later than 5pm considered very uncommon, and time off in lieu will be given to anyone who works more than their contracted 40 hours.

The salary also comes with free access to the course during time off, so this would suit an avid player!

There are good public transport links to the course, however driving may be advantageous as the club is located a short distance outside of the city.

Please send an up to date CV quoting ref#16342 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Yes Front of house.

This busy restaurant is part of a very successful local group. There's a great team in place but they're looking for to add staff to further strengthen.

The restaurant has a great reputation within the city for delivering an excellent offering of locally sourced steaks and seafood. As a Junior Sous Chef you'll be a vital part of the team and will assist with preparation and service of the menus, whilst providing a link between the junior team and management. You'll be required to deputise for the Sous Chef during the Head Chef or Sous Chef's time off.

There's an hourly rate of pay available which is negotiable for the right candidate.

You must be able to reliably commute into the city centre and have the right to work in the UK

Apply quoting 16348 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

no

This is one of the leading hotels in the country with an incredibly strong management team, looking to add strength to their popular golf clubhouse.
Utilising some of the world's finest produce in an immaculately equipped kitchen and working under a calm and knowledgeable Head Chef, you'll be required to assist with the running of the kitchen in his absence and delegate to the junior team when together. Full training in existing systems will be provided in a friendly and staff focussed working environment.

Exceptional work life balance available with a genuine 40 hour week over 4 days.

You'll be working under some of the most talented Chefs in the country in a hotel which is keen to develop a reputation as a food destination.

The Clubhouse is undergoing a transformation with a view to becoming the best steakhouse in the North of England.

Please send an up to date CV and 2 contactable references quoting ref#16148 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Yes

The Ferry Inn in Stromness on the beautiful island of Orkney.

Seasonal positions working with some great local produce including super fresh seafood.

Established family run operation. Great team. Sensible hours/shifts. Opportunity to work with great local produce while working in a beautiful location - the historic harbour town of Stromness.

We are looking for a sous chef to join our team - for prep and evening service

Award winning family business running busy seasonal restaurants in the historic harbour town of Stromness in the beautiful Orkney Islands at the Ferry Inn and Royal Hotel (offering 28 rooms as well as self catering accommodation).

All worked hours paid. Share of tips and end of season bonus. Accommodation available (offsite but nearby) and meals provided while on duty.

Quality local produce across a la carte, top notch pub and casual outdoor dining meus. You will be part of a team of 5, not including KPs, working to ensure the best of island food service to our international customer base.

The positions are available now to October

GREAT FOR LIFE WORK BALANCE ON A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND

email garethcrichton@btinternet.com

Opportunity for kitchen, housekeeping and front of house

The Novar Arms Hotel is a busy hotel & restaurant situated in the picturesque village of Evanton in Ross-shire.

We are 15 miles north of Inverness.

We are looking for a chef to join our team and work alongside one more chef and provide cover on time off.

This may suit an existing Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie.

This is a permanent, all year round position and the pay is weekly as well as a share of the tips.

We have a good reputation for food and serve a nice variety of dishes.

Interested?

We would like to hear from you.

email CV or phone

This busy high quality landmark venue is looking for staff to strengthen their management team. You'll be joining a family owned business with a forward thinking mentality. Utilising exceptional ingredients sourced seasonally from local producers.

The venue operates from 9-6 each day, so most shifts will be daytime hours. They do however cater to functions in the evening, so there will be occasional late finishes.

You'll be deputising for the Head Chefs during their time off. There are many moving parts and the team are aware that there needs to be more support in order to achieve consistency over the seven day operation.

The Venue is in the city centre within walking distance of Waverley station and bus links.

You'll be responsible for preparing all aspects of the menu and training junior staff members.

Please send an up to date CV with 2 contactable references quoting ref#16487 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

The Townhouse Hotel is an 11 bedroom 4 star long standing, family run hotel situated in the beautiful town of Melrose just 36 miles South of Edinburgh.

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef.

Previous experience working in a busy kitchen is essential whilst keeping high standards of cooking and presentation.

You will be joining a stable and friendly team.

The position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to James Henderson with your updated CV and reference details.

no

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join our team at The Crab Pot near Dalbeattie.

The menu heavily focussed on fresh fish and seafood ideally you'll have experience within a similar establishment.

You'll be calm under pressure, working with and supporting our head chef

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to

crabpotcolvend@gmail.com

Must be able to live and work in the UK

No

Aye Eat is a busy Scottish themed restaurant for food & decor, focused on tourist market & locals. Large volume restaurant.

• Preparation of food from 10am leading up to opening for lunch time 12noon & restaurant remains open
throughout the day
• Cooking food and leading from the front
• Ability to cover the pass for Head Chef
• Assisting with keeping the kitchen tidy & cleaning up as go along
• Ordering & taking in supplies
• Input into the menu, analysing with Head Chef & General Manager what is working & what is not
• Strong control of costs, portion control and pricing all dishes for 70/30% GP ratio. Making sure allergen
charts are correct
• Maintaining paper work for food & hygiene council requirements
• Set staff rotas to cover when Head Chef is not around and keep staff costs to 30% of daily turnover
Skills • Charcoal cooking, experience of BBQ style with solid fuel for Josper
• Used to grilling steaks ideally on a Josper but not a prerequisite
• Team Player & able to manage a team
• Gravitas & have presence to work in a kitchen & lead from the front
• Assertiveness
• Good at nurturing, mentoring and training staff for their development
• Calm personality when things are busy
• Reliability & Punctuality
• Enthusiasm for food & working in a dynamic new business
• Proactive approach to come up with new ideas
• Good with technology
• Excellent experience of paperwork, being organised & pricing dishes
• Dynamic & passion for food coming up with creative new dishes with innovative ideas for presentation

Please apply to David and Roberta Shayer, Owners

Yes, either Front of House or in the Kitchen