Sous Chef

The Albyn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fine dining establishment in Aberdeen is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen activities alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience and a dedication to food quality and innovation. You will assist with team guidance, menu preparation, and maintaining kitchen standards. This role offers competitive pay plus tips, and opportunities for career progression within a welcoming team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and full contract

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discounts

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Fantastic team environment

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a Sous Chef position.
• Willingness to relocate to Aberdeen if not currently local.
• A dedication to maintaining high food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Guide junior kitchen staff in food prep and cooking.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to restaurant standards.
• Manage food inventory and ordering.

Skills

Passion for food

Team leadership

Creativity in menu planning

Knowledge of Scottish produce

Quality control

Job description

We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and Senior Sous 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 organization, 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!

If you're an experienced Sous Chef and want to develop your career within a growing and passionate company then apply now to join our team and come along on the journey!

Compensation: Competitive salary