Sous Chef

The Grant Arms Hotel, a distinguished 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Our hotel prides itself on exceptional service, quality, and attention to detail.

Role Overview

As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality. Your passion for food and excellent organisational skills will be essential in managing kitchen operations and supervising our talented catering staff.

Key Responsibilities

- Efficiently manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

- Ensure all Health and Safety aspects of the kitchen comply with COSHH and HACCP regulations.

- Assist in the training, management, and development of catering staff.

- Implement and monitor stock control and rotation procedures.

- Contribute to menu planning and presentation.

- Maintain the high standards set by the Head Chef for food preparation, presentation, and quality.

- Ensure hotel standards are consistently upheld.

Requirements

- A hard-working and proactive attitude.

- Passionate about food, quality, and detail.

- A great team player with excellent organisational skills.

- Experience in a similar role within a high-standard kitchen environment.

- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH and HACCP.

- Ability to train, manage, and inspire a team.

Benefits

- Opportunity to work in a beautiful location within the Cairngorms National Park.

- Live-in accommodation may be available at nominal charges.

- Pension Scheme

- Gratuities

- Discounted or free food

- Be part of a supportive and professional team commited to culinary excellence.

If you are a talented and ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

Join us at the Grant Arms Hotel and help us deliver unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of the Cairngorms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to manager@grantarmshotel.com.

Possible depending on experience

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 run the kitchen in his absence and work collaboratively 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

This position would suit a strong Sous looking for a more senior management role with excellent support, learning and opportunities to develop and progress in a stable environment.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk Quoting reference #15671

Yes

Cressfield Country House is a charming country hotel with comfortable accommodation, a self - catering cottage and extensive function suite, set in over 2 acres of private secluded grounds in picturesque Dumfriesshire, South West Scotland.

We are situated just 20 minutes from Gretna Green.

We are looking to recruit a sous chef to provide support to our Head Chef and to work along side our head chef in a small family run hotel serving restaurant/bar meals cooked to order using local ingredients, small functions also.

Looking for you to be creative and have input in to menus

a good work life balance with no excessive hours

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hard working and passionate.

Maintaining customer focus in your approach

To work along side our head chef in a small family run hotel serving restaurant/bar meals cooked to order using local ingredients, small functions also.

Cover head chefs days off

Input into innovative menu planning and costing

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Nigel Jackson, owner with an up to date CV and reference details.

No

The Cove Bay Hotel is a privately owned 14 bedroom hotel 3 miles to the South of Aberdeen city centre.

Looking for sous chef to join our team and awardwinning restaurant working within a team of 5 chefs.

You will work alongside and deputise for out head chef on time off

Working in a stable friendly environment and a modern well equipped kitchen which is a reasonable size.

Must have a minimum of 1 years experience at sous chef level and all up to date hygiene certificates

Good transports links with regular buses into and out of Aberdeen.

Former coaching inn dating back to the early 19th century Serving a large selection of Scottish and International dishes using fresh ingredients from the best local suppliers.

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please apply to Guy Craig, with your updated CV and reference details

no

An incredible opportunity to join a calm and passionate Head Chef and an experienced hands on Executive Chef in the development of this farm to table restaurant. Currently serving a more simple and achievable menu, but wanting to drive forward with standards and deliver an elevated offering of fresh & homegrown food.

The client would be looking to develop the successful candidate into a more senior leadership role with a realistic timeframe.

This is a rural location so a driver would be required.

Good work life balance and realistic 40 hour work weeks.

Accommodation available for the right candidate

Please email an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk quoting ref15579

Yes, availability for bar work or front of house.

Although the relief work coming in at the moment is quiet and priority of the work will be offered to Chefs who have worked with us all season.

There is always a decent chance of picking up some work though subject to a current CV and good references.

We will be happy to register you for relief work subject to references.

We are looking for relief chefs of all levels from Chef de Partie upwards to Head Chef.

Positions are all over Scotland and in England also.

Places vary from small country inns and restaurants to large resorts, 4/5* hotels and AA establishments.

You must have an up to date Hygiene Certificate (please email this with CV)

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and reference details quoting RELIEF Register

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK - NO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Generally not

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 the Snr Sous to run the kitchen in his absence and work collaboratively 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

This position would suit a strong Junior Sous or Chef De Partie looking for a more senior management role with excellent support, learning and opportunities to develop and progress in a stable environment.

Please send an up to date CV with contactable references to ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk Quoting reference #15641

Yes

The Hyndland Cafe is a small family owned cafe situated in Glasgow.

We are looking for a Sous Chef / Chef de Partie to join our team

You will be reliable, able to work on own inititave

You will have a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a kitchen

Also an up to date hygiene and allergen certificates is a must

Working day shifts from 7.30am to around 4/5pm

A good work life balance

This position is available now

Please apply with your CV and reference details to Kim Bisley, Owner

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Skitby House are recruiting a Sous Chef to join the team and help to grow this expanding business with lots of potential, there is capacity to expand current food offer.

You will need to step up in the absence of the Head Chef, have an excellent knowledge of heath, safety & hygiene procedures and have the ability to mentor & train younger members of the team.

Our reputation has grown by word-of-mouth, not only as superb outside caterers and for the delicious food we serve, but also for the style and the consistent high quality service we provide.

Once a working dairy and beef farm Skitby has since been converted to a stylish country restaurant and award-winning function venue.

The Traditional sandstone and ancient timber work merge with a cool, chic yet elegant contemporary feel, all helping to create a unique environment. The caring and passionate team at Skitby will always aspire to deliver a professional and seamless service.

Our grounds have plenty of space for marquees as well as beautiful gardens for photographs with views of the Lake District and Carrock fells.

Please send your up to date CV to Chris Hogg

Possibly

The County Hotel is a 15 bedroom hotel situated in Stornoway.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our friendly team.

You will provide support and cover for our head chef.

Stornoway is an an excellent town with a population of 8,000 with very good lifestyle and excellent schools at primary and secondary level. There is an airport and very good links to the mainland.

A good quality of life with an friendly Island atmosphere.

Beautiful white sand beaches.

You will be adaptable and be happy to work in all parts of the kitchen.

Interested?

This position is availa ble from beginning October and is a permanent all year round position

Please email your updated CV to Shonnie MacRitchie, Owner

Tel: 01851 703250

Mob: 0772 0442063

No