Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Sous Chef to join a dynamic kitchen team at a prestigious distillery in Scotland. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver consistent Michelin-level cuisine, showcasing your culinary talents in a relaxed yet upscale environment. With a focus on high-quality dishes and local ingredients, you'll have the chance to elevate your skills while working alongside seasoned professionals. If you're eager to make a mark in the culinary world and thrive in a creative setting, this position offers the perfect platform for your growth.

Benefits

Health Cover

Life Insurance

37 Days Annual Leave

Shift Allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to guide and mentor kitchen team effectively.
• Good knowledge of safe food handling and food rotation.

Responsibilities

• Create Michelin-level dishes for a high-end restaurant.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

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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 £35,000 per annum
• Shift allowance – approx. 35% 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. Ability to work without supervision and produce good quality food in any given section. 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 your own skills and knowledge.

Pastry experience would be ideal.

What’s involved?

You will work in a small team to create Michelin-level dishes for a 40-cover restaurant that is open to the public on weekends and has a relaxed yet high-end feel to the room. The distillery is open Monday to Friday, exclusively for private events and high-value customers ranging from 2 to 24 covers. 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.