Rosette Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Menu & Cost Control

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; St Andrews; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited in St Andrews operates a boutique hotel restaurant seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, work with Head Chef, and deliver modern Scottish dishes using local produce. This rosette-targeting role involves managing a skilled brigade and maintaining high standards.

You will shape seasonal menus, monitor costs and waste, and mentor junior chefs and porters while ensuring HACCP and food safety compliance in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must have senior chef experience in a rosette operation.
• Up-to-date with current cuisine trends.
• Experience leading a brigade of chefs.
• Strong menu creation and costing skills.
• Excellent hygiene and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Shape seasonal menus and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop junior chefs and porters.
• Control food costs, portions, stock, and waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Rosette kitchen experience

Leadership

Menu costing

Food safety HACCP

Team coordination

Modern Scottish cuisine

Job description

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited in St Andrews operates a boutique hotel restaurant seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, work with Head Chef, and deliver modern Scottish dishes using local produce. This rosette-targeting role involves managing a skilled brigade and maintaining high standards.

You will shape seasonal menus, monitor costs and waste, and mentor junior chefs and porters while ensuring HACCP and food safety compliance in a busy hotel environment.