Sous Chef

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative food? We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Fairmont St Andrews standards.

A little about what you will be doing:

1. Assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Fairmont St Andrews standards.
2. Work together with the Head Chef to supervise and coordinate the kitchen service with other departments.
3. Ensure all health and safety, and food hygiene procedures and guidelines are followed rigidly and documented as necessary.
4. Coordinate, execute and fully document training of kitchen staff while motivating at all times.
5. Develop menus, keep costs and wastage down and maintain food costs within various menu pricing.
6. Assist the other sections in preparing and cooking food according to business requirements.
7. Cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirements.
8. Assist the Head Chef in interviewing and recruiting staff for the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events