Sous Chef - WildLand Cairngorms

WildLand Limited; Kingussie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the chef team at a leading hospitality venture in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. As a Sous Chef, you'll contribute to culinary excellence, support the Head Chef, and create memorable dining experiences that celebrate local produce. Enjoy a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Scotland's natural beauty while making a meaningful contribution.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Inspirational work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef with a proven track record.
• Background in fine dining or as a private chef.
• Ability to handle short notice dining requests.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of culinary experiences aligned with WildLand's ethos.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and chef team in a high-quality environment.
• Produce memorable culinary experiences for guests.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly."

Team: Chef Team

Reporting Line: Head Chef

Location: Working across multiple WildLand sites within the majestic Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Hours: 48 hours per week; permanent

Salary & benefits: Competitive salary, benefits and a great place to work.

The Role

WildLand is emerging as a new voice in hospitality,

We are continuing to establish a culinary team of chefs as our multi-faceted hospitality portfolio continues to expand into casual outdoor dining and personal chef experiences. All whilst developing our unique food offering in our Cairngorm region.

To be a Chef in our team at WildLand is a sought-after experience. Set in stunning locations, with the world-renowned Scottish living larder at your disposal, we offer an inspiring work environment and lifestyle, which blends tradition and rich history with contemporary kitchens of the highest specification.

Respect for the quality of our seafood, game and livestock is the cornerstone of our work, and we pride ourselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence and which eschew excess frivolity.

You can expect open fire cooking, outdoor bothy BBQ, family style dining, seasonal highlights, and all with a focus on local and seasonal produce.

We pride ourselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence and which eschew excess frivolity.

We take pleasure in finishing and serving our food to the discerning guests who choose to stay at WildLand, and we get the time to really excel at what we do. Our Chef team is a close knit, supportive group that is growing and is as committed to each other and to our health and wellness as we are to proving the best experiences for our small groups of discerning guests.

Your role is to support the development of theculinary experience aligned with the overall WildLand concept and brand, reflecting and integrating our Conservation ethos and story. You will work in partnership with the Head Chef and the wider Cairngorm regional chef team.As a team playeryou will demonstrate our values and align with our Purpose, Vision and Brand, as well as the behaviours of One WildLand Team and One Wild Way.

Who you are

• Preferably you are an experienced Sous Chef with a proven track record in a high quality, creative and innovative environment who is looking for your next challenge.
• You will have experience in fine dining or as a private chef, capable of producing memorable culinary experiences for up to 50 people.
• Someone who responds positively to short notice dining requests and special events.
• Passionate about your craft and be ingredient led in your cooking.
• A supportive team player who encourages others regardless of whether you join us for a summer or stay and grow with us long term.

Our People

We attract individuals from all walks of life and of all ages.

And all of us love the big adventure of the outdoor space, activities from wild water swimming to mountain hiking and biking; and a love of this special part of our planet.

Our Offer

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, becoming part of Wildland is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.