Sous Chef

Job description: JOB DESCRIPTION: Rosneath Castle Caravan Park is an award winning 5* family run and managed business. We are passionate about what we offer here and are looking for motivated and talented individuals to drive our food offering in our onsite bar and restaurant. We are lucky to be situated in a beautiful area with stunning views of the loch and an abundance of fresh and local ingredients to choose from.
We care about each and every one of our team members who work here, and it is important for us to ensure they have a good work/life balance.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced sous chef who has the knowledge and capabilities to work alongside our Head Chef and who is dedicated to providing quality food using raw ingredients.
Experience in the role or similar role is essential and applicants must have good references. Food hygiene and health and safety must be up to date.
Responsibilities:
● Day to day running of the kitchen, covering for Head Chef on days off, including maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
● Working closely with our Head Chef on menu development and planning, with a focus on using locally sourced, seasonal food.
● Food preparation, cooking and cleaning for lunch and dinner
● Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, working with new and existing suppliers to improve quality, cost and sustainability.
● Ongoing training with kitchen staff
Requirements:
● Able to manage all aspects of running a kitchen with minimal support in the absence of Head Chef
● Reliable
● Ability to work independently
● Positive & proactive attitude and flexible with regards to working hours
● Food safety, allergen, HACCP training up to date

Please send your up to date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to Richard.quibell@rosneathcastle.co.uk

yes - kitchen porters

Mackays Hotel in Wick is looking for their next Sous Chef. This is a 30 bedroom, 3 star family run hotel 90 miles from Inverness.

They're looking for an experienced chef to join a stable and forward thinking team. The Head Chef has recently joined and is keen to maintain and build upon the restaurant's rosette award.

You will be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen during the head chef's absence. This will include ordering, rotas, stock control, menu planning, training, health & safety and hygiene.

Mackays has built an excellent reputation on the NC500, and is based in the popular town of Wick. There are train connections to Inverness, an airport, and all of the comforts of a large town. You'll also have Caithness and it's beautiful wilderness and beaches to explore.

There are exceptional locally sourced ingredients available, and you'll be able to develop dishes along with the Head Chef. You should be comfortable with training junior staff members and have a good understanding of food trends

To apply, or to find out more, please send an up to date CV to Murray

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A 10 bedroom hotel is looking for a Sous Chef to collaborate with the Head Chef, and cover their days off. The standard of food is high and the Chef and owners are chasing accolades with rosettes the target for this year. .

You should be comfortable with running a service by yourself due to the low cover, but there's a small team in place who are happy to jump in when needed. Both the Head Chef and Sous Chef positions are currently open, and I'm happy to look at dual applications. The owners are also happy to look at skilled front of house and spa staff.

There's accommodation available with this role on site.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting ref 16895

Yes, positions available FOH and in the SPA

Achray House is a privately owned hotel with a 2AA Rosette restaurant serving Modern Scottish food. 9 Bedroom hotel & lodge on the banks of Loch Earn in Perthshire.

Senior CDP / Junior Sous

Looking to learn & develop / ready for the next step in your career?

Small team head chef, one other (currently recruiting), breakfast chef, KP.
Looking for trained / established chef. Ready to join a team and get on with it alongside the head chef.

2 Rosette freshly made high quality a la carte & tasting menu.

Pastry experience preferred or interest in developing in that area.
Must be trained / established chef. Ready to join a small, friendly team and get on with it.
Must be punctual & well-organized.
Must be comfortable with raw prep, butchery, fishmongery & pastry

Opportunities for menu input / development ideas

Dinner service only Weds - Sunday. 20 - 30 covers on average year round, occasional lunches / weddings.
Mon & Tues off
3 weeks off mid January - early February
10 days off in June
2 weeks off at Christmas

Accommodation available - £50 per month for utilities.
Must be dog friendly. Ideally drives as there is not much public transport.

Please send you up-to date CV & details references

depending on experience

A wonderful 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 immediately and would suit anyone currently looking for a new role.

You'll be deputising for the Head Chef and so must be comfortable with leading a small team. Due to the variety of the role you'll be required to work independently as well as with a team of chefs.

The role will include working between the main kitchen, with a focus on the regular menu, functions, and also assisting with the operation 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#16852 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

The Dumfries Arms Hotel is a contemporary hotel that has a rich 300 year history behind it. Situated in the ancient burgh of Cumnock, the hotel has played host to many colourful characters over the years. These include Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns having spent many a night at the old hotel bar, entertaining the locals and Sir Walter Scott, the poet and novelist who frequented the hotel.

The old hotel has undergone a complete transformation and now boasts one of Ayrshire’s largest and most stylish wedding venues along with 26 elegant bedrooms, our popular restaurant and a relaxed lounge bar with our private dining room for those special occasions.

Exciting opportunity - Experienced 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

Email Keir@dumfriesarms.co.uk

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Armstrong's Bar and Restaurant are looking for a chef to join their team.

This is privately owned and run.

Situated just outside of Kirriemuir 7 miles from Forfar.

You will be in charge of the day to day running of the kitchen - menus, ordering, stock control, rotas, health, safety and hygiene

This is an exciting opportunity to make a name for your self

Accommodation is available if needed

Please email CV and references to Stuart Glen, Owner

no

A wonderful 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 immediately and would suit anyone currently looking for a new role.

You'll be deputising for the Head Chef and so must be comfortable with leading a small team. Due to the variety of the role you'll be required to work independently as well as with a team of chefs.

The role will include working between the main kitchen, with a focus on the regular menu, functions, and also assisting with the operation 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#16852 to

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

Possibly

I'm looking for a Sous Chef for this small hotel 10 minutes drive from Inverness city, and on the main bus route. They have a very busy restaurant and are looking for someone to assist the Head Chef and deputise during their absence.

The restaurant has won several awards and is popular with tourists and locals alike. You'll be a part of a small close knit team and should be comfortable and calm during busy services.

The package on offer includes good quality accommodation on site with no charges.

Inverness is accessible by public transport, but the restaurant boasts scenic views and feels slightly rural.

For more information or to apply send an up to date CV quoting ref 16935 to:

ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk

yes possibly FOH or housekeeping

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