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Sous Chef Job

  • Sector: Private Catering & Hospitality
  • Function: Chefs
  • Contact: Lesley
  • Contact Phone: 01315565139
  • Start Date: When the right candidate is found
  • Location: Highland
  • Salary: £50,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 204017
  • Contact Email: lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Sous Chef Job – Scotland - Sutherland Scottish Highlands

Greycoat Lumley's client are seeking Sous Chefs for their locations in the Highlands of Scotland.  You will be part of a team who strive to do the best they can and ensure a memorable experience for all guests.  The properties have nature at its heart, with access to the finest local produce from the sea to the hill, their focus is on providing exceptional food in its simplest form using fresh, local and sustainably sourced ingredients.

Candidates can expect open fire cooking, hearty outdoor bothy BBQ experiences, family style dining, seasonal highlights, whilst delivering innovative meals and experiences. The chef team is a close knit, supportive group that is growing who all thrive on continuously pushing boundaries for small groups of discerning guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement the culinary vision of the Head Chef in relation to the venue

  • Deliver an interactive “chef’s table” experience for the guests by engaging with them at the point of dish finishing and presentation, explaining each dish and answering their questions

  • Collaborate with the Head Chef in reviewing guest preferences ahead of their planned visit and create dishes and meals that accommodate specific requests, allergies and dietary or faith requirements

  • Discuss with guests on arrival all planned menus and adapt with positivity to any late changes to preferences

  • Partner with Head Chef in the planning of supplies, taking cognisance of the remote location of our venues

  • Build strong relationships with local suppliers in order to access local ingredients of the highest quality

  • Comfortable moving between busy and quiet periods and utilising the latter in a positive way e.g. team development, new menu development etc

  • Supervise the Chef de Partie and other kitchen staff, ensuring that a “one team” approach is always maintained and that everyone works collaboratively to provide the best guest experience, and to support each other

  • Support other parts of the estate as required

  • Embrace the ethos and values of the estate and ensure that direct reports do likewise

  • Behave as a custodian of the carefully crafted culture, taking personal responsibility for engaging positively with all team members and demonstrating respect for their contribution

  • Place a high value on health and safety and encourage others to do likewise

To be successful in this role, you will be a passionate chef with proven experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie, ideally within a private Chef environment, or a fine dining ‘Chef’s Table’ set up. You’ll be an excellent team player, warm communicator, confident in interacting with guests and comfortable with the remote nature of a role.

The Offer

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Highlife Gym Membership (after qualifying period)

  • Online Clothing Discount

Becoming part of estate is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland.

Location: Working across multiple sites in the wild north of Sutherland, Scotland.

Hours: 48 hours per week; permanent; full time

Salary: up to £50,000 GPA

Accommodation provided.

lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk