Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Mentor Talent

Dakota Hotels; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays

Meals on duty

Referral bonuses

Additional holiday

Mental health support

Job summary

Dakota Hotels in Scotland is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our Kitchen Team across all services, from a la carte to events. The role combines cooking excellence with strong leadership, cost awareness, and hands-on mentoring of junior chefs.

You'll manage rosters, holidays, and performance, uphold HACCP standards, and contribute to menu development and GP targets while maintaining our high service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional cooking experience in a high-calibre restaurant
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef or above
• Proven leadership and communication skills in a positive, inclusive environment
• Trained in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during busy services and support the Head Chef.
• Conduct interviews, trial shifts, appraisals and performance management.
• Write rotas, manage holidays and assist in costed menu development to hit GP targets.
• Prepare and cook dishes across all menus including a la carte, room service and events.
• Ensure strict health & safety and food hygiene compliance; oversee HACCP documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food hygiene level 2

HACCP

Allergens awareness

Job description

Dakota Hotels in Scotland is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our Kitchen Team across all services, from a la carte to events. The role combines cooking excellence with strong leadership, cost awareness, and hands-on mentoring of junior chefs.

You'll manage rosters, holidays, and performance, uphold HACCP standards, and contribute to menu development and GP targets while maintaining our high service standards.