Sous Chef

Company Overview

Fairley’s Garden Centre is a family run business committed to providing high quality retail and dining experiences to customers visiting the Centre. They provide a fully stocked Garden Centre and Gift Shop offering seasonal products. The Topiary Coffee Shop provides a warm inviting place to relax and enjoy tasty, locally sourced food and drink.

Job Purpose

This position will work closely with the Manager to ensure the following:

Key Responsibilities

Menu development, with regular reviews and seasonal specials
Co-ordinate kitchen staff during service periods
Prepare all food products for service
Prepare customer orders observing menu, special requests and allergens
Keep kitchen area clean and tidy
Observe food safety regulations and be aware of safety guidelines
Assist Manager with regular stock takes and orders

Other Duties
Any other reasonable duties as outlined by the Manager and Partners
Opening and closing the Coffee Shop

Benefits
Working in a family run business
Staff discount
Regular working pattern

Please apply to Joanne with your up to date CV and reference

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5 * Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness , part of Kingsmills Hotel Group
Experienced Sous Chef
£36,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experienced
Working 5 days from 7 including weekends (10-12 hour shifts)
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Experienced Sous Chef to join Gerard , our Head Chef at Ness Walk and his team. If you are an ambitious, creative and outgoing chef, this is a rare opportunity to develop and progress in your career.
About us...
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team Previous kitchen experience is required with salary dependent on experience. 5* Ness Walk hotel, located off the Banks of the River Ness, in Inverness, Capital of the Highlands. Ness Walk has 47 bedrooms, Torrish Restaurant and Bar and our Riverbank Suite which can accommodate weddings and other events. Luxury dining in Inverness. Presenting the idyllic combination of innovation and intimacy, Torrish at Ness Walk breathes new life to fine dining. Torrish offers a menu with innovation at its core. Each meal has its own personality. Our quintessential Scottish cuisine delivers unique flavours sourced from throughout the world. This culminates in an experience rich in texture, colour and intrigue, all with some additional flair.
About you...
Proven experience in a similar environment. You'll be ambitious, passionate and creative, bringing new ideas to our kitchen; enthusiastic about delivering service excellence; thrive on working in a pressured environment; hardworking and a great team player.
Why Join us?
28 holidays pro-rata per year
Privately owned and a family, friendly company
Meals on duty and Uniform Provided
Discount on Food and Beverage at Kingsmills Hotel and Ness Walk
Discounts on Spa treatments in our Spa at Kingsmills
Learning and Development Opportunities
Employee Social Events
Online Training Platform
Long Service Award
Share of Gratuities (shared every 3 months)
Complimentary use of the Kingsmills swimming pool and gym
Free transport if residing in the Inverness area starting before 7 am and finishing after 11 pm
Salary is high competitive and depends on experience.
Being part of the Ness Walk family is all about teamwork and communication. We are a small, close-knit team and we help each other out. We want to give guests an exceptional experience, and we work together to create that magic. It’s an unpredictable and ever-changing environment, which makes our hotel such an exciting place to work. Working here, you’ll learn new skills that will help you to develop and progress in your career.
Please only apply if you have the necessary experience for this position. If you are short listed you will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Please apply with your updated CV, reference details and hygiene certificate

Possible depending on their experience

I am looking for a relief Sous Chef for a busy Inn in Portree
16th December to 29th December - Closed Christmas Day
The inn serves good quality fresh pub grub using seafood.up to 150 covers over the day
Brigade of 2 chefs plus kitchen porters.
Working hours will be a minimum of 40 hours per week pro rata over 5 days, mixed shifts
Accommodation is an en suite room with TV & WIFI.
The gross hourly rate is £21 per hour, paid weekly net of tax and NI.
You will be paid return travelling expenses subject to you completing your work stint.

Please apply quoting RELIEFSousPortree

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The Collingwood Arms is a former coaching hotel situated in the village of Cornhill on Tweed a mile from Coldstream and 12 miles from Berwick.

Our regularly changing menu uses the best local produce.

We are looking for an experience Sous chef to join our team.

You will cover and support our Head chef, have input in to menus.

All produce is home made.

The opportunity to work with an exciting and young team, striving for awards. Looking for a passionate chef to share goals and grow with the team and to develop their skills

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Kristie, General manager with an up to date CV and contactable work references.

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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.

This position is available now but happy to wait for the right candidate

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

yes depending on experience

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Chef to join this Stunning West Coast Hotel

Strong Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

You will have a minimum of 1-2 AA experience.

Using the best of local produce, you will have input into menus and deliver high quality food

You must have up to date hygiene certificates

For more information on this job please email for Full Job Description

This position is available now for the right candidate

To apply please send a current CV and references

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Duisdale House Hotel is an 22 bedroom, award winning, 4 Star Hotel with 2AA Rosettes for our cuisine. Situated on the beautiful island of Skye in North West Scotland, 8 miles from Broadford and 33 miles from Portree the main town.

We are on the search for an enthusiastic, passionate, and dynamic individual to join us as a Sous Chef at Duisdale House Hotel, on the Isle of Skye.

The ideal candidate would have experience of working within a 2 Rosette operation.

About the role:

As the Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and ensuring we deliver dishes of the highest calibre to our guests. You are responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen with line management responsibility for the kitchen brigade. Alongside the Head Chef, you will also work closely with all other hotel departments and central support functions to ensure the overall success of the business.

A snapshot of your key responsibilities:

Plan and direct the kitchen operations including quality, standards, cleanliness, guest satisfaction.
Work alongside the Head Chef and hotel management team to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day kitchen operations, monitoring business levels and managing budgeted departmental costs including but not limited to, payroll and stock control.
To ensure that revenue/profit budgets/targets are achieved.
Promote a positive people culture through effective communication and regular team meetings.
Driving standards of operation within the kitchen ensuring successful leadership, continued training and development for all.
Recruitment & retention of your team.
Initial & ongoing training of your team.
Driving the commercial success of the kitchen.
Create, implement & maintain all operational policies and procedures with the Head Chef.
Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence
Key requirements for this role:

Previous experience in a similar role.
A passion for hospitality and a drive to grow and develop yourself and your team.
Fantastic communication skills.
What’s In It For You?

Additional holiday allowance for your birthday.
50% food discount in all our restaurants.
Staff rates across all our hotels.
Access to Health Assured which hosts a wealth of informational tools and support across many areas including:
Financial Wellbeing

Mental Health

Exercise

Heathy Eating

Ongoing personal development with access to internal and external training programms.
Free Gym Membership at Local Gyms.
A share of monthly tips split fairly across the business.
Birthday lunches with the senior team.
Free staff meals on duty.
Paid breaks.

Please apply with an up to date CV and details of contactable work references.

Possible in front of house or house-keeping.

This is a small, friendly hotel and restaurant just outside of Aviemore with views over Loch Alvie. The restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation with visitors and locals. We have many guests that return for the warm welcome, friendly staff, high levels of service and excellent cuisine. Our small team takes great pride in ensuring hotel and restaurant guests can relax and enjoy their stay with us.
With up to 60 covers per night and up to 20 for breakfast, this is an ideal opportunity for a proactive candidate to take the next step in their career, learning from an experienced head chef.

You will have a passion for delivering outstanding service, and fresh, quality cuisine with impeccable attention to detail. There is a small friendly team in place so flexibility is a must along with strong work ethic and a desire to deliver an outstanding service front and back of house.

The owners like to look after their highly valued, hard-working team members and in addition to above average salaries, they also have a number of benefits including (but limited to);
Annual bonus scheme
Pro rata share of tips for all team members
Flexible working
Increased annual leave for long service
Birthday meal in restaurant for two people
Staff discount for drinks and restaurant meals
Friends and family discount on rooms
Contributory pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Recruitment incentives
Cycle to work scheme
5.6 weeks holiday per year

This position is available now for the right candidate

Please send an up to date copy of your CV with contactable references, quoting ref#15693
ian@chefsinscotland.co.uk
or call 07831630420 / 01228615715

Yes possibly FOH or in the Kitchen

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

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