Sous Chef

Carnoustie Golf Links Ltd; Carnoustie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnoustie Golf Links Ltd is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join the Rookery Restaurant team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious environment, leading a talented kitchen team while maintaining high culinary standards. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as gratuities, discounts, and access to one of the world's best golf courses.

Benefits

Monthly gratuities based on hours worked

Christmas Day and New Year's Day off

Access to a 7-day, 3-course season ticket

Free uniform and meals on shift

Matched workplace pension up to 10%

20% discount in the Rookery restaurant

35% discount in the Pro Shop

Employee assistance programme

Guaranteed winter holidays over the festive period

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a senior member of a kitchen team.
• Significant trade experience and on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Guide and develop junior team members.

Skills

Culinary techniques

High-end restaurant experience

Leadership

Business acumen

Cleanliness and presentation

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery

Job description

We are currently looking to fill an exciting role as a Sous Chef at Carnoustie Golf Links, as part of the Rookery Restaurant at our prestigious golf course.

Position Details

This is a permanent position where the successful applicant will work an average of 46 hours a week (on annualised hours). Evening and weekend work will be expected throughout your employment. Reduced working hours will be in place during the winter months, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day off.

Essential Skills and Behaviours:

1. Being up to date with modern culinary techniques
2. High-end restaurant experience
3. Experience in a senior role
4. Good business acumen and ensuring best practice
5. Flair and passion for the craft
6. Ability to lead, manage, and motivate
7. Understanding of food costs and profit margins
8. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
9. Ability to perform under pressure
10. Guide and develop junior team members

Qualifications:

1. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery
2. Significant trade experience and on-the-job learning

Benefits include:

1. Monthly gratuities based on hours worked
2. Christmas Day and New Year's Day off
3. Access to a 7-day, 3-course season ticket after probation, to enjoy playing on one of the world's best golf courses
4. Free uniform and meals on shift
5. Matched workplace pension up to 10% and 3x death in service assurance
6. 20% discount in the Rookery restaurant
7. 35% discount in the Pro Shop
8. Employee assistance programme
9. Guaranteed winter holidays over the festive period (closed for 2 weeks in January)
10. Free on-site parking

Our Values

At Carnoustie, we pride ourselves on being a world-leading golf destination, embodying values of Authenticity, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Innovation, and Development. Joining our team means upholding these values and striving to enhance our customer experience in every way.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years experience as a senior member of a kitchen team