Sous Chef

SimpsInns; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hospitality group in West Kilbride is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in culinary operations. The role includes preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing staff, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and creativity in menu development. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires previous kitchen experience, ideally in a hotel or large restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary techniques, food preparation, and cooking methods.
• Leadership and management skills to effectively supervise kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day culinary operations, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes.
• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Creativity in menu development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Sous Chef

Company Description

SimpsInns is a family-owned hospitality group widely recognized for its award-winning venues in Ayrshire. With locations including The Waterside Hotel, The Gailes Hotel & Spa, The Loans Inn, Si! in Irvine, and Gailes Golf:Leisure along with Si! Spa at The Gailes, SimpsInns offers exceptional product and service across all its establishments. Owners Malcolm and Karen Simpson, along with their dedicated team, look forward to welcoming guests to each unique venue.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sous Chef located in West Kilbride. The Sous Chef will assist in the day-to-day culinary operations, including preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, and maintaining inventory levels. Additionally, the Sous Chef will collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items, train junior staff, and ensure a seamless kitchen operation to provide an excellent dining experience for our guests.

We are not taking sponsorship for chefs.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary techniques, food preparation, and cooking methods
• Leadership and management skills to effectively supervise kitchen staff
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and inventory management
• Creativity and innovation in developing new menu items and dishes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a hotel or large restaurant setting