Junior Sous Chef

Crieff Hydro Limited; Ballachulish; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in Accommodation

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Friendly Team

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Team Events & Annual Staff Party

Job summary

Crieff Hydro Limited is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to lead the Kingshouse Hotel kitchen in Glencoe. You will train and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring high standards, consistency and cost control.

You will collaborate with front-of-house to deliver an outstanding guest experience and bring creativity to menu development while upholding safety and quality. A strong leader with a love for Scottish produce will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef experience in 4- or 5-star settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coaching abilities.
• Strong passion for Scottish ingredients and menu development.
• Understanding of GP and budget management.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team when the Head Chef is absent.
• Maintain quality, portion control and consistency across dishes.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Passion for Scottish food

Business acumen

Health & safety knowledge

Creativity

Team focus

Adaptability

People skills

Tools

Food cost control

Job description

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

The Kingshouse Hotel

The Kingshouse Hotel is part landmark hotel, part adventurer’s bunkhouse – slap-bang in Glencoe and on Scotland’s world-famous West Highland Way. We have 57 bedrooms offering a great night’s sleep plus the bunkhouse offering shared rooms, a restaurant and two bars. Everyone is welcome and everyone will feel at home.

Our estate-to-plate ethos runs through all our restaurant and bar menus. Inspired by our location and Scotland’s abundant land and sea larder we use the best of ingredients to guarantee our guests an exceptional experience, brimming with Scottish hospitality and flavour.

About the role

You’ll train and motivate our team of chefs - have an eye for quality, consistency and portion control. A great coach, mentor and communicator, you’ll pass on your passion and knowledge of food to the team and be able to step up and lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence.

You’ll also build good relationships with the front of house team to make sure our guests get an exceptional customer experience.

What we need from you

• Sous Chef Experience – in similar 4 or 5 star setting
• Leadership – a natural leader- we want happy, confident, motivated teams
• Passion – an obvious enthusiasm for Scottish Food produce and menu development
• Business Acumen – you’ll understand GP and manage budgets
• Standards – the serious bit…you’ll have a good knowledge of Health and Safety
• Creativity - we want you to bring your flair and individuality to the table
• Team focus – there are no egos here, just hard-working people who love creating memorable experiences for every guest
• Ideas and openness – we’re up for doing things differently and will try (almost) everything once
• Fun and easy to talk to – we’re looking for personality, not a corporate clone
• Flexibility – there’s no problem you can’t fix

What you'll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation– Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Getting here

We’re only a 40 minute drive from Fort William and 1 hour from Oban

For those wanting to use public transport, you can catch a bus just five minutes from the Hotel. Buses also go from here to Glasgow/Edinburgh or North through the Highlands to Inverness – a couple of hours either way. There’s up to eight a day in summer and a few less in winter so good for getting away on your days off.