Sous Chef

Valor Hospitality; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts for you and family

Team member rates at UK hotels

Dining discounts in restaurants and a

Free meals on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Job summary

Valor Hospitality's Seaton House in St Andrews is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team across Seaton House's restaurants and bars, delivering five-star dining and mentoring junior chefs. You will balance hands-on cooking with strategic kitchen management and a commitment to guest-first service.

Join a serious, highly regarded kitchen where you influence the menu, uphold food safety, and collaborate closely with front-of-house to ensure flawless service in this historic hotel

Qualifications

• Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in a 5-star hotel or Rosette/Michelin restaurant.
• Strong command of modern cooking techniques and current trends; able to develop distinctive dishes.
• Lead a brigade from Sous to Commis Chefs while balancing hands-on cooking with management.
• Uphold food safety and culinary standards across all kitchens.
• Build supplier relationships to secure premium local ingredients at the right price.
• Mentor junior chefs and support brigade growth.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and shape the dining experience across Seaton House's restaurants and bars.
• Maintain high standards of cooking quality and presentation.
• Oversee food safety, waste control, and portioning accuracy.
• Work with suppliers to source premium local ingredients at competitive prices.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff and ensure effective brigade progression.
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Modern cooking techniques

Menu development

Supplier relationships

Mentoring juniors

Brigade leadership

Front-of-house collaboration

Job description

£50,000 per annum/ £24.03 per hour, 40 hours per week over 5 days

At Seaton House, seafood isn't an afterthought — it's the reason guests book a table. Our kitchens turn East Coast oysters, Argyll langoustines and the best of Fife's larder into food that earns its place on a five-star pass, night after night.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and shape the dining experience across Seaton House's restaurants and bars. You'll bring:

Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel, or a Rosette/Michelin-recognised restaurant

A strong command of modern cooking techniques and current food trends, with the ability to develop distinctive, well-executed dishes

The confidence to lead and inspire a brigade ranging from Sous Chefs to Commis Chefs, balancing hands-on cooking with strategic kitchen management

A commitment to upholding food safety and culinary standards across all of Seaton House's kitchens

Strong supplier relationships, with the know-how to secure premium local ingredients at the right price

A genuine interest in mentoring junior chefs and helping the brigade grow

Close collaboration with front-of-house and management teams to keep service running smoothly

This is a chance to work in a serious, highly regarded kitchen alongside skilled chefs, with real input into the food that defines the hotel's reputation.

Supporting Your Hospitality Career Growth

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role

Monthly and annual team member service awards, recognising your achievements

About Seaton House

Seaton House sits beside the first tee of the Old Course in St Andrews, with views across West Sands beach and the Fife coastline. Originally built in 1864 and known for many years as the Scores Hotel, the building has been carefully restored and reopened as Seaton House — 42 bedrooms, including six suites and three junior suites, and a food and beverage offering led by Ondine Oyster & Grill, alongside The Board Room and Old Tom's Bar. The hotel works closely with local producers along the Fife coast, and brings genuine Scottish hospitality to one of the world's most famous golfing towns.

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars

Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled

Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more

Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

A calendar of wellness activities — from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work

We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.

Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview.

If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at .

Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.