Lead Sous Chef: Mentor Teams, Craft Menus, Elevate Service

The Commercial Hotel; Biggar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

10% service charge shared

Tips retained by team

Wellbeing resources

Learning & development opportunities

Profit sharing after 1 year

Job summary

The Commercial Hotel in Scotland is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, designing menus and daily specials with the Head Chef, and ensuring high-quality food across restaurant and events.

You will manage day-to-day operations, mentor staff, control costs, and uphold hygiene and safety standards, with a supportive leadership style and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef with ability to mentor and lead kitchen teams.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent; knowledge of current legislation.
• Strong organisational and management skills with service and event kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations in absence of Head Chef.
• Supervise kitchen team and ensure high standards of food production.
• Control food costs and maintain budgets.
• Plan menus and daily specials with Head Chef.
• Ensure hygiene and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Job description

The Commercial Hotel in Scotland is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, designing menus and daily specials with the Head Chef, and ensuring high-quality food across restaurant and events.

You will manage day-to-day operations, mentor staff, control costs, and uphold hygiene and safety standards, with a supportive leadership style and a passion for hospitality excellence.