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
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
The essentials
• Own transport required
• Must have the legal right to live and work in the UK