Junior Sous Chef£36,000 Salary + £6,500–£8,000 Annual Tips£42,500–£44,000+ Typical Total Earnings
45 Hours | 4-Day Week | Straight Shifts | No Split Shifts
About Us
Craobh-Kroov is a thriving independent restaurant in the heart of Crieff, with excellent transport links to Perth and Stirling.
We're passionate about serving quality food in a relaxed and welcoming environment, while creating a workplace where our team can genuinely enjoy coming to work. We believe hospitality can offer both a rewarding career and a healthy work-life balance.
As we continue to grow and expand towards a 70-cover operation, we're looking for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of the business.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career.
Working alongside our Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of a busy, fresh-food kitchen.
You'll be trusted to run the kitchen independently for 2–4 shifts each week, taking responsibility for service, organisation, food quality and team leadership during those shifts.
For the remainder of your shifts, you'll work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards and help drive the business forward.
We're particularly interested in chefs who have experience working in a small, busy, made-to-order kitchen, where organisation, consistency and the ability to manage several things at once are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Running the kitchen independently during designated shifts
- Leading service and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes to a consistently high standard
- Supporting stock control, ordering and waste management
- Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
- Supporting the training and development of junior team members
- Working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to continually improve systems and standards
- Contributing positively to a strong team culture and working environment
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar role
- Proven experience in a busy, fresh-food, made-to-order kitchen
- Confidence leading a service and making decisions independently
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality
- A solid understanding of food safety and kitchen management
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Someone who thrives in a small team environment where everyone contributes
We're not looking for someone simply because they have a job title that says "Sous Chef."
We're looking for someone who has the practical experience and consistency required to operate a busy made-to-order kitchen, while having the ambition to continue developing their leadership skills.
What We OfferExcellent Earning Potential
- £36,000 salary based on a 45-hour working week
- £6,500–£8,000 per year in shared tips/tronc
- £42,500–£44,000+ typical total annual earnings
Our tips are shared fairly based on hours worked, meaning everyone who contributes to the restaurant's success benefits from it.
A Genuine 4-Day Working Week
We operate a 45-hour working week across 4 days.
We understand that hospitality can make planning your life difficult, so we work hard to keep the working week predictable.
- 4-day working week
- Straight shifts only
- No split shifts
- No unexpected half-days
- Well-managed TOIL system
- Additional shifts are occasionally requested when required, rather than being an expectation of the role
As the business continues to grow towards 70 covers, our aim is to make the 4-day working week an increasingly established part of how we operate.
Weekends Off – Yes, Really
We know that weekends off are rare in hospitality.
At Craobh-Kroov, we believe our staff should be able to have a life outside of work.
Wherever operationally possible, we make a genuine effort to accommodate requests for weekends off for:
- Weddings and family celebrations
- Festivals and events
- Sporting occasions
- Holidays and trips away
- Important family commitments
- Or simply because you want a weekend to yourself
We can't promise every weekend off — we're still a restaurant after all — but we actively work with our team to make weekends off possible rather than treating them as something that is never available.
We believe a happy team delivers better hospitality.
Additional Benefits
- Staff meals provided
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
- Supportive management team with a hands-on approach
- Opportunity to play an important role in the expansion towards a 70-cover restaurant
- Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef
- Positive working environment built on teamwork, respect and professionalism
Probationary Period
All successful applicants will be subject to a probationary period of up to 12 weeks.
This gives both you and us the opportunity to make sure the role is the right fit. During this period, we will assess your suitability for the position, including your ability to meet the standards expected of the role, work effectively within the kitchen team, and consistently carry out the responsibilities outlined above.
We will provide feedback and support throughout the probationary period, with the aim of ensuring that successful candidates are given every opportunity to settle into the role and succeed.
Join Our Team
We're looking for someone who wants more than just another kitchen job.
If you're an ambitious chef who enjoys working with fresh food, takes pride in your craft and wants to be part of an exciting period of growth, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a role where you'll be given real responsibility without being left on your own, with the support of an established senior kitchen team around you.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career while still having a life outside the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Craobh-Kroov team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Crieff PH7 3EY (preferred)
Work Location: In person
