Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Ballachulish; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team at The Ballachulish Hotel. This role offers the chance to work in a friendly, forward-thinking environment where quality and freshness are paramount. You will collaborate closely with the head chef, leading a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on local produce and seasonal ingredients, your expertise will shine as you adapt to the fast-paced demands of a busy kitchen. If you thrive in a vibrant atmosphere and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Pension

Discounts on leisure membership

Discounts on food

Discounts on hotel stays

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience at Sous Chef level is essential.
• Ability to motivate chefs and maintain high food standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs to produce high-quality food for various dining options.
• Ensure consistency and portion control in food preparation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Flexibility

Professional Cookery

Customer Service

Education

Qualification in Professional Cookery

Job description

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The clue is in the name. We’re a family business through and through – family owned, family run, with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small and all offer good food & drink, great beds and a ton of outdoor and indoor things to do and a fun place to work.

The Ballachulish Hotel

The Ballachulish Hotel is in a spectacular spot. A place where our guests come to explore but also kick back and soak up our service, food, drink and spectacular views. Our team also know a thing or two about the area as they’ve scaled mountains, explored lochs and found some much-loved spots to explore.

About the role

At The Ballachulish Hotel, the emphasis for food is on quality. We know that freshness and quality are important to our guests, so we work hard to include the best local produce and seasonal ingredients. This role is about working closely with the head chef to lead a team of chefs to produce great food for our dining room, café and functions. That means you will have a varied workload and you will be flexible in adapting your style and approach in line with fluctuating customer needs. So if you enjoy the buzz of driving great standards in food within a busy kitchen in a business that’s transforming, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Do you have what it takes?

As the Sous Chef, you’ll motivate the chefs to prepare food to a high standard for the restaurant. You’ll have an eye for quality, consistency and for portion control. You’ll build good relationships with the front of house team to make sure our customers get exactly what they want, quickly. A qualification in professional cookery would be great, and relevant industry experience at Sous Chef level is essential. You’ll be flexible as hours of work are variable to meet the needs of the business.

What you’ll get from us

• The chance to work in a friendly, forward thinking company with investment as a priority.
• Great benefits – including pension, and discounts on leisure membership, food and hotel stays