Junior Sous Chef, Pastry

Kohler Co.; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in St Andrews is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the award-winning kitchen team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £34,200 per annum and involves creating exquisite dishes using local Scottish produce. Responsibilities include managing food production, supervising kitchen staff, and upholding high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should possess experience in a 5-star establishment and be eager to advance into management roles. Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including free meals and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks

Discounts across the resort

Free access to Kohler Waters Fitness

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star establishment.
• Desire to take management responsibilities.
• Intermediate Health and Safety knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production and present dishes.
• Assist in menu planning and preparation.
• Supervise and motivate kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensure HACCAP systems are followed.

Skills

Culinary terminology

Supervision

Kitchen hygiene

Education

SVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award‑winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?

With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests. We are a forward‑thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team. We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month. While working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access. Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?

All benefits subject to availability.

About the Role

Our award‑winning kitchen team has an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Pastry department on a permanent full‑time basis. You will create exquisite dishes using locally sourced Scottish produce and be responsible for having your own section whilst gaining invaluable guidance and development within a multi‑outlet hotel kitchen. In this role you will assist the Pastry Sous Chef in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. Additionally, you will ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the Old Course Hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by the Senior Team and present it at the times required.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in the planning, preparation and execution of new menus and ideas.
• Make sure that the Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs are working to standard, supervise, guide and motivate them.
• Maintain high levels of communication between Senior Team and Chef de Parties at all times, in particular ensuring special messages & requests are dealt with promptly.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in the ordering of food purchases and stock control, ensuring that stock levels are in line with business levels.
• Maintain discipline in a fair and consistent manner including timekeeping.
• Have your own basic set of equipment including knives, pallet knives, mini scales, etc.
• Be fully conversant with the menus and operating procedures of the kitchen and run your section accordingly.
• Ensure all HACCAP systems are followed, and due diligence is completed on a day‑to‑day basis by you and the team.
• Be fully conversant with your departmental LQA standards.

To be successful in this role you will have

• Similar experience in a 5‑star establishment.
• The desire to move into a management position with increased responsibilities.
• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• SVQ 1 & 2 an MVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Intermediate Health and Safety knowledge (desirable).

Hours

Full time, 40 hours per week

Remuneration

£34,200 per annum

Benefits

• Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
• Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
• Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
• Free access to our on‑site Kohler Waters Fitness including fully equipped gym, 20‑metre pool, sauna and hot tub.
• Free access to mortgage advice
• Cycle2Work
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.