Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

SimpsInns; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hospitality group in West Kilbride is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in culinary operations. The role includes preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing staff, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and creativity in menu development. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires previous kitchen experience, ideally in a hotel or large restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary techniques, food preparation, and cooking methods.
• Leadership and management skills to effectively supervise kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day culinary operations, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes.
• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Creativity in menu development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A family-owned hospitality group in West Kilbride is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in culinary operations. The role includes preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing staff, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and creativity in menu development. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires previous kitchen experience, ideally in a hotel or large restaurant setting.