Sous Chef

KSB Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free live-in accommodation

Structured training and progression to

Staff discounts across a luxury group

Opportunities to work across UK and 국제

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking a Sous Chef for a live-in position in Stirling, Scotland, joining a lakeside hotel and traditional Scottish restaurant. You will work with fresh, seasonal Scottish produce and support the Head Chef in daily operations.

This permanent, full-time role offers 45 hours per week, a salary of £35,000–£38,000 plus tronc, with free live-in accommodation and clear progression toward Head Chef.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and high-quality food.
• Rosette or fine dining experience would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the brigade to deliver consistently high-quality dishes.
• Prepare and present dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Assist with menu development, stock control and waste management.
• Train and support junior team members.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Seasonal cooking

Kitchen management

Ambition to progress

Job description

Sous Chef - Live-In

Location: Stirling, Scotland
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum + Tronc
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (45 hours per week)

Role

Join the kitchen team at a stunning lakeside hotel and traditional Scottish restaurant in the Stirling area, working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced Scottish produce.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to work alongside an experienced Head Chef, lead the kitchen brigade and develop their skills. Experience in rosette-awarded kitchens or fine dining would be advantageous.

With structured training and progression programmes, this role offers a clear pathway towards becoming a Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the brigade to deliver consistently high-quality dishes.
• Prepare and present dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Assist with menu development, stock control and waste management.
• Train and support junior team members.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and high-quality food.
• Rosette or fine dining experience would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ambition to progress.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen management.

Rewards

• £35,000–£38,000 per annum plus tronc.
• Permanent, 45-hour contract.
• Overtime paid at national minimum wage for additional hours.
• Free live-in accommodation.
• Structured training and development with progression towards Head Chef.
• Work with quality, locally sourced Scottish produce.
• Beautiful lakeside working environment.
• Staff discounts across a luxury hospitality group.
• Opportunities to work across UK and international properties.

If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking for your next career move, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work with quality ingredients and progress towards Head Chef.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community.