Senior Sous Chef

RAD Hotel Group; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

4-weekly tips

Hydro Health Club membership

Career progression

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Discounts across all RAD Hotel Group V

Job summary

Seamill Hydro Hotel in Scotland is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. You will support the Head Chef, lead the brigade, and ensure exceptional food quality across restaurant, weddings, and events.

With proven senior kitchen experience and a passion for mentoring, you will manage day-to-day operations, contribute to menu costing and stock control, and help deliver memorable guest dining experiences with RAD Hotel Group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen.
• Experience working within a hotel or busy restaurant environment, with banqueting experience advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Professional cookery qualifications and a good understanding of stock control and kitchen costing.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for developing others and delivering exceptional food.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen, deputising in their absence.
• Leading your team to deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and service across the restaurant, weddings, and events.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs to support their growth and maintain a positive team culture.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, menu costing, and minimising waste to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety are maintained at all times.
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and wider hotel teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Professional cookery qualifications

Job description

Senior Sous Chef

Seamill Hydro Hotel

Full-Time

We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Seamill Hydro Hotel. If you are a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills, a creative flair, and a dedication to delivering outstanding dining experiences, we would love to hear from you. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play an integral role in our culinary leadership team, working closely with our Head Chef to manage and elevate all kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual ready to take on significant responsibility and contribute to the continued success of our acclaimed dining offerings.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels and venues across Scotland each have their own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen, deputising in their absence.
• Leading your team to deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and service across the restaurant, weddings, and events.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs to support their growth and maintain a positive team culture.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, menu costing, and minimising waste to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety are maintained at all times.
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and wider hotel teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen.
• Experience working within a hotel or busy restaurant environment, with banqueting experience advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Professional cookery qualifications and a good understanding of stock control and kitchen costing.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for developing others and delivering exceptional food.

What We'll Offer You:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• 4-weekly tips.
• Complimentary membership to our newly renovated Hydro Health Club.
• Career progression opportunities within RAD Hotel Group.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Discounts across all RAD Hotel Group venues.
• Birthday Incentive.
• Length of service awards.