Sous Chef

-; Lairg; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Meals provided on duty

Tips shared and paid monthly

Job summary

Sous Chef role in Lairg, Sutherland, with a serene setting and excellent benefits. £38,000 salary with tips shared and paid monthly, accommodation available, meals provided on duty, and great perks for friends and family.

Lead a kitchen team, develop menus with the Head Chef, and maintain high standards in a supportive, low-pressure environment. The ideal candidate brings proven sous-chef experience, a passion for Scottish ingredients, and strong leadership, organizational, and communication

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Passion for Scottish cuisine and local ingredients.
• Good developing leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A calm, proactive attitude and a desire to create memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Develop menus with the Head Chef, including specials and future events.
• Maintain consistent quality and standards across all offerings.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Foster a positive, calm working environment centered on teamwork and creativity.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Scottish cuisine passion

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm proactive attitude

Job description

Sous Chef – Lairg, Sutherland | Enjoy a serene setting, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work/life balance

We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team at a beautiful boutique hotel in stunning Lairg, Sutherland. If you’re passionate about working with the best Scottish ingredients and prefer a calm, steady environment over the hustle and bustle, this is the perfect role to elevate your career.

Why apply for this Sous Chef role?

Because it offers a unique opportunity to craft exceptional menus in a peaceful setting:

• £38,000 salary with tips shared and paid monthly
• Minimal pressure environment, ideal for creative freedom
• Accommodation is available
• Fantastic perks for friends and family
• All meals provided when on duty

Key Responsibilities:

In this Sous Chef role in Lairg, Sutherland, you will:

• Help to lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Develop menus with the Head chef, including specials and future events
• Maintain consistent quality and standards across all offerings
• Assist in the day to day kitchen operations, ensuring health & safety compliance
• Foster a positive, calm working environment centred on teamwork and creativity

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Passion for Scottish cuisine and local ingredients
• Good developing leadership skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A calm, proactive attitude and a desire to create memorable dining experiences

If you’re ready to take your career as a Sous Chef in Lairg, Sutherland to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.