Senior Sous Chef | Lead a Busy, Innovative Kitchen

Dakota Edinburgh; South Queensferry; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Referral bonuses

Additional holiday after 1 year

Discounts on stays and dining

Résumé du poste

Dakota Edinburgh is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our Kitchen Team in South Queensferry. You will drive service during busy periods, mentor junior chefs, and work closely with the Head Chef on menu execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional cooking experience, 2+ years as Sous Chef, and HACCP/food hygiene knowledge. You will manage rotas, stock, and maintain high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in a high-calibre restaurant.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Sous Chef or higher role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Trained in food hygiene and HACCP with awareness of allergens.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support the Head Chef in running a busy service.
• Conduct interviews, trials, appraisals, and performance management.
• Write rotas, manage holidays, and control food costs.
• Prepare and cook dishes across all menus (a la carte, room service, events).
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Mentor junior chefs and apprentices to raise standards.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Food Hygiene compliance and maintain HACCP records.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Training junior chefs

Attention to detail

Outils

HACCP knowledge

Food hygiene level 2

Allergens awareness

Description du poste

Dakota Edinburgh is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our Kitchen Team in South Queensferry. You will drive service during busy periods, mentor junior chefs, and work closely with the Head Chef on menu execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional cooking experience, 2+ years as Sous Chef, and HACCP/food hygiene knowledge. You will manage rotas, stock, and maintain high food safety standards.