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Sous Chef Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Chefs
  • Contact: Lesley Jones
  • Contact Phone: +441315565139
  • Start Date: July/August 2025
  • Location: Scotland
  • Salary: Market Rate
  • Job Ref: 167047
  • Contact Email: lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Sous Chef Job, Temporary or Permanent, Cairngorms area of Scotland

Greycoat Lumley's client is seeking a Sous Chef on a temporary basis until the end of September or permanently in the Cairngorms area of Scotland.  This role is reporting to the Head Chef.  Our client is continuing to establish a culinary team of chefs as their multi-faceted portfolio continues to expand into casual outdoor dining and personal chef experiences. All whilst developing their unique food offering in the Cairngorm region.

The Role:

  • A unique opportunity set in stunning locations, with the world-renowned Scottish living larder at your disposal, offering 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 your work.

  • Our client prides themselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence.

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

  • The recipes are cutting edge that combine simplicity with excellence.

  • The Chef team is a close knit, supportive group that is growing

  • Someone who responds positively to short notice dining requests and special events

  • Passionate about your craft and be ingredient led in your cooking. 

This role will suit an experienced Sous Chef with a proven track record in a high quality, creative and innovative environment with experience in fine dining or as a private chef, capable of producing memorable culinary experiences for up to 50 people.

Applicants must be a supportive team player who encourages others regardless of whether you join the team for the summer or stay and grow with the team long term.

The team 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.

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, becoming part of the team is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland.

Location:   Based at Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. – will cover at other sites within the Scottish Highlands

Hours: 48 hours per week 

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

Job:   167047

lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk