Sous Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Rothes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover

Life Insurance

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a renowned Scottish distillery to recruit a Sous Chef. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver Michelin-level dining in a 40-cover restaurant, while mentoring a small kitchen team.

This role requires enthusiasm, strong food safety knowledge, good communication with front-of-house and management, and the ability to work with local suppliers to create luxurious dishes paired with whiskies.

Qualifications

• Experience withina Michelin star environment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and ability to guide and mentor the team highlighting your expertise at a Michelin level.
• Good interpersonal skills with kitchen, front of house staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Create Michelin-level dishes for a 40-cover restaurant with a tasting menu.
• Work with local suppliers in Scotland to craft luxurious dishes to accompany whisky selections.
• Lead and mentor a small kitchen team to maintain high standards and consistency.

Job description

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP45000 per annum + + 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.

• Closed over festive period
• Health cover
• Life Insurance

Package

• Salary £45,000 per annum
• Shift allowance – approx. 25% on top of basic salary
• 37 days annual leave (pro rata)

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 withina Michelin star environment would be beneficial.

What’s involved?

You willwork ina 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.

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