Sous Chef

Balmoral Arms; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

YuLife

Echo platform

Career development

Employee recognition

Exclusive discounts

Locations across scenic hotels

Job summary

Crerar Hotels in Scotland offers a vibrant Sous Chef role supporting the Head Chef to uphold high standards and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will lead a busy kitchen, train staff, and ensure strict food hygiene and safety compliance.

You will manage portions, waste, and stock with a view to profitability while collaborating on menu creation and new dish ideas. Flexible shifts and a supportive team environment help you shine.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or hotel/restaurant setting.
• Ability to lead and train a team to high standards.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef to uphold high kitchen standards.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team, providing training and development.
• Ensure food hygiene, health & safety compliance.
• Monitor portion control, manage waste and stock to protect profitability.
• Contribute to menu creation and dish development.
• Adapt to flexible shifts (early/late/split) as required.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Stock control

Menu development

Team training

Job description

Join Crerar Hotels – Where Passion Meets Hospitality!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospitality? At Crerar Hotels, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests – and that starts with YOU! Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have fantastic opportunities across our stunning hotels in Scotland and in the Lake District.

As a Sous Chef at Crerar Hotels, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to uphold and elevate our kitchen’s high standards. With your experience and energy, you’ll help inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently, even in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your passion for food will shine through in every aspect of your role, from food preparation to the creation of new dishes and menus. You’ll also provide leadership and guidance to the team, offering training and development to ensure continuous improvement. Adhering to the highest food hygiene standards, you’ll ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. In collaboration with the Head Chef, you’ll monitor portion control, manage waste, and maintain stock control, ensuring profitability while upholding the quality our guests expect. Flexible working hours, including early, late, and split shifts, will be required to meet the needs of the role.

Why Work with Us?

• Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
• YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
• Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
• Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
• Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
• Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
• Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!

Be Part of Something Special.

Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day.