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Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
West Coast of Scotland
Love seafood? Love the coast? Love a kitchen team that actually enjoys working together?
Based on the stunning shores of the West Coast of Scotland, our client is looking for a Sous Chef who’s passionate about fresh ingredients, coastal flavours and creating consistently great dishes. You’ll work closely with their Head Chef to deliver memorable dining experiences in a supportive, well-organised and genuinely enjoyable environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
- Preparing and presenting high-quality seafood dishes
- Leading the team when the Head Chef is off perfecting their golf swing
- Keeping standards high and consistency spot-on
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Contributing ideas to seasonal menu development
- Helping build a positive, motivated kitchen culture
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What they’re looking for
- Experienced Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- Passion for fish, seafood and coastal cooking
- Calm, organised and reliable under pressure
- Supportive team player with leadership skills
- Strong commitment to quality, consistency and best practice
What they offer
- £34,320–£35,360 per year (DOE), paid weekly
- Tips shared across the restaurant team
- 40 hours per week – no late nights, no night shifts, no split shifts
- 28 days holiday (pro-rata), increasing with service
- Staff discounts, uniform, free parking
- Employee benefits platform (retail discounts, wellbeing support, GP access, financial advice)
- Pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training, development and apprenticeship opportunities
- Shared, subsidised accommodation available
- A stunning coastal location and a genuinely great team
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- Own transport required
- Must have the legal right to live and work in the UK
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