Sous Chef

RAD Hotel Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh chef whites

Discount across RAD Hotel Group venues

Staff meal on duty

Birthday incentive

Length of service awards

Job summary

Hetland Hall Hotel, part of RAD Hotel Group in Scotland, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. Senior Sous Chef level may be considered for experienced candidates.

You’ll contribute to high-quality cuisine, creativity, and outstanding service in a prestigious country house setting. Join RAD Hotel Group’s portfolio of award-winning hotels and help deliver unforgettable dining experiences while upholding quality, passion, and genuine care for guests

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie seeking next step.
• Leadership experience may lead to Senior Sous Chef.
• Banqueting experience advantageous.
• Strong leadership and a passion for producing exceptional food.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in menu development, stock control, food safety, and supporting kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen management.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes with consistency, creativity.
• Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal specials.
• Help manage stock levels, ordering, food costs, and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Menu development

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

Sous Chef

Hetland Hall Hotel

Full-Time

We are seeking a passionate and talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Hetland Hall Hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences while helping to lead the kitchen team in a prestigious country house hotel setting. For candidates with the right level of experience, we would also consider appointment at Senior Sous Chef level. Join us in delighting our guests with high-quality cuisine, creativity, and outstanding service.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on providing unforgettable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning hotels across Scotland each have a unique personality but share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal specials.
• Help manage stock levels, ordering, food costs, and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie looking to take the next step.
• Candidates with significant leadership experience may be considered for a Senior Sous Chef position.
• Banqueting experience is advantageous.
• Strong culinary knowledge and a passion for producing exceptional food.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• The ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in menu development, stock control, food safety, and supporting kitchen operations.

What We’ll Offer You:

• Highly competitive Rate of Pay (DOE)
• Four-weekly tips
• Fresh chef whites
• Discount across all RAD Hotel Group venues
• Opportunities for career development and progressionBirthday incentive
• Staff meal on duty
• Length of service awards