Senior Sous Chef

The Albyn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff meals

Career progression

Discount off your bill (including food

Immediate Start

Tips share

Job summary

The Albyn in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to work with the Head Chef, overseeing daily kitchen operations, guiding staff, and assisting with menu development.

You will ensure food quality and freshness, manage stock and ordering, and uphold hygiene standards while delivering exceptional Scottish hospitality.

Two years in a Sous Chef role is required; enthusiasm for Scottish produce and relocation to Aberdeen are a plus. Ready to start and contribute to a thriving kitchen.

Qualifications

• Two years or more in a Sous Chef role.
• Experience guiding junior kitchen staff and coordinating line cooking.
• Experience in maintaining quality, hygiene, and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen operations and food service.
• Lead and guide junior staff in line cooking, prep, and plating.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
• Work with Head Chef on kitchen organisation, staffing and training.
• Ensure safe storage, rotation, and stock management.
• Coordinate with management on supply ordering and budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Line cooking

Food preparation

Dish plating

Staff training

Quality control

Inventory management

Supply ordering

Job description

We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Senior Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.

The main job elements include but are not limited to;

• Assisting the kitchen operation including food service and managing the kitchen team when required
• Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Working with Head Chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifying that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
• Ensuring the entire kitchen team adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with managing the food inventory and ordering stock Ensuring that customers receive excellent quality food

YOU...

Are dedicated and passionate about food... an interest in Scottish food and utilising local produce is a plus.

Are inventive and love to come up with ideas and daily specials

Have at least two years experience in a Sous Chef position

Ideally living in Scotland, or willing to locate ASAP to the gorgeous, Aberdeen!

Ready to get started

A LITTLE ABOUT - The Albyn

Proud purveyors of fine fayre in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End — this is The Albyn, reimagined.

A welcoming and modern twist on a long-time favourite, where closed doors are reopened, familiar spaces are refurbished and hospitality is the #1 priority. A bright, open and elegant interior sets the scene, where friendly staff go the extra mile for each customer and our menus combine local ingredients, heritage and modern tastes in perfect balance.

There’s space for fine food and drink, there’s space for family dining, there’s space for watching the rugby — there’s space for everyone at The Albyn. Come awa’ in.

A LITTLE ABOUT US..

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• A competitive salary and full contract
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)
• Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)
• Salary plus Tips
• Opportunities for career progression
• Staff meals
• Fantastic team and work environment
• A business who cares about you
• Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!

Compensation: Competitive salary