Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Insch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sous Chef for a 12-month contract at a distinguished distillery in Scotland. The ideal candidate will work alongside the Head Chef in a Michelin-level kitchen, focusing on high-quality dish preparation and mentoring the kitchen team. Strong interpersonal and food handling skills are essential. Competitive salary of £40,000 plus allowances offered, along with attractive benefits including health cover and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Health cover

Life Insurance

Share reward scheme

£250 Staff Product Vouchers

Relocation Assistance

37 days annual leave (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience within a Michelin star environment preferred.
• Ability to guide and mentor the kitchen team.
• Enthusiastic about skill and knowledge development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistent Michelin level food.
• Create Michelin-level dishes in a 40-cover restaurant.
• Collaborate with local suppliers to prepare luxurious dishes.

Skills

Michelin-level food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Food handling knowledge

Job description

Overview

Role: Sous Chef - 12 Month Contract

Location: Scotland

Salary: £40,000 + Allowances

Platinum Recruitment is working with a distinguished, world famous distillery in Scotland and we have an opportunity for a Sous Chef to join their team. Your own transport is essential for this position.

What’s in it for you?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a very exciting time for the distillery in Scotland. You will work closely with the Head Chef to always deliver consistent Michelin level food. Working within a highly skilled kitchen team with multi-Michelin star experience, you will have a huge passion for preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes throughout each section. You would be expected to have an elevated level of diligence and the ability to work without close supervision.

Benefits

• Closed over festive period
• Health cover
• Life Insurance
• Share reward scheme
• £250 Staff Product Vouchers Package
• Salary £40,000 per annum
• Shift allowance - approx. 25% on top of basic salary
• 37 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Relocation Assistance

What we\'re looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have knowledge and ability to guide and mentor the team highlighting your expertise at a Michelin level. Good interpersonal skills with both kitchen, front of house staff and management. Working knowledge of safe food handling and food rotation. Demonstrate a friendly and professional approach. Be literate, numerate and have problem solving skills. Be enthusiastic about developing own skills and knowledge.

Experience within a Michelin star environment would be beneficial.

What’s involved?

You will work in a small team to create Michelin-level dishes for a 40-cover restaurant that has a relaxed yet high-end feel to the room offering a tasting menu.

As a Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to work with the best local suppliers in Scotland to create luxurious dishes accompanying some of the finest whisky available.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you!

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Consultant: Nicky Faith

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE

Job Role: Sous Chef

Location: Scotland

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy