Role: Senior Sous Chef
Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Salary: £40,000
Work Type: 45 hours per week
Start Date: Asap
Overview
Achieve Hospitality is excited to be partnering with a prestigious luxury country house hotel in Aberdeenshire to recruit a Senior Sous Chef. Set within beautiful Scottish countryside, this renowned property offers exceptional hospitality, destination dining, championship golf and a thriving weddings and events business. Working alongside an ambitious Executive Chef, you’ll play a key role in developing a talented brigade as the kitchen works towards achieving AA Rosette standard, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving culinary journey.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef with the day-to-day management of all kitchen operations.
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring exceptional standards throughout every service.
- Assist with menu planning and the creation of seasonal dishes using high-quality local produce.
- Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation across all food and beverage outlets.
- Manage stock control, ordering, food GP, portion control and minimise wastage.
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, appraisals and performance management of the kitchen team.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen while supporting the property’s ambition of achieving AA Rosette standard.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or accomplished Junior Sous Chef within a quality-driven kitchen.
- Experience working in a 3 AA Rosette (or equivalent) kitchen is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a high-performing brigade.
- Proven experience in menu development, food costing, stock control and GP management.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, COSHH and Health & Safety legislation.
- Passion for seasonal, locally sourced produce and delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff discounts across the collection.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company pension scheme.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to:
mollyann@achievehospitality.com
