Valor Hospitality Careers - UK
Executive Sous Chef
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At Seaton House, seafood isn't an afterthought — it's the reason guests book a table. Our kitchens turn East Coast oysters, Argyll langoustines and the best of Fife's larder into food that earns its place on a five-star pass, night after night.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and shape the dining experience across Seaton House's restaurants and bars. You'll bring:
- Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel, or a Rosette/Michelin-recognised restaurant
- A strong command of modern cooking techniques and current food trends, with the ability to develop distinctive, well-executed dishes
- The confidence to lead and inspire a brigade ranging from Sous Chefs to Commis Chefs, balancing hands-on cooking with strategic kitchen management
- A commitment to upholding food safety and culinary standards across all of Seaton House's kitchens
- Strong supplier relationships, with the know-how to secure premium local ingredients at the right price
- A genuine interest in mentoring junior chefs and helping the brigade grow
- Close collaboration with front-of-house and management teams to keep service running smoothly
This is a chance to work in a serious, highly regarded kitchen alongside skilled chefs, with real input into the food that defines the hotel's reputation.
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- Fully funded apprenticeship programmes
- Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role
- Monthly and annual team member service awards, recognising your achievements
About Seaton House
Seaton House sits beside the first tee of the Old Course in St Andrews, with views across West Sands beach and the Fife coastline. Originally built in 1864 and known for many years as the Scores Hotel, the building has been carefully restored and reopened as Seaton House — 42 bedrooms, including six suites and three junior suites, and a food and beverage offering led by Ondine Oyster & Grill, alongside The Board Room and Old Tom's Bar. The hotel works closely with local producers along the Fife coast, and brings genuine Scottish hospitality to one of the world's most famous golfing towns.
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
- Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast
- Discounted stays for friends and family
- 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars
- Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled
- Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more
- Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250
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Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work
- A calendar of wellness activities — from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month
Equal Opportunities & Right to Work
We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.
Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview.
If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at belonging@valoreurope.com.
Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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