Job Title: Junior Sous Chef
Salary: £27,000 per year
Location: Strathkinness near St Andrews
Position: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a well-established, family-run restaurant with a long-standing reputation for serving fresh, high-quality comforting food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our kitchen is busy, passionate, and structured like a close-knit family. We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Junior Sous Chef to step up, support our senior management team, and help lead our dedicated kitchen brigade.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Line: Run kitchen sections fluidly during high-volume, fast-paced dinner services.
- Team Mentorship: Supervise, motivate, and coach junior team members, including Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties.
- Quality Control: Oversee the pass, ensuring impeccable food presentation, consistent portion control, and minimum food wastage.
- Second-in-Command: Confidently step up to manage the kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef.
- Stock & Compliance: Assist with ordering, checking deliveries, stock rotation, and maintaining impeccable HACCP and environmental health food safety standards.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: A proven track record as a strong Senior Chef de Partie or existing Junior Sous Chef in a busy, fresh-food kitchen.
- Skillset: Strong culinary skills with a deep respect for quality ingredients and family-friendly dining.
- Attributes: A calm, organised leader who thrives under pressure and brings a positive, collaborative "can-do" attitude.
- Compliance: Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, allergen control, and health and safety legislation.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive starting salary of £27,000 per annum.
- Equal share of staff tips/tronc.
- Complimentary meals on shift.
- Generous staff discount for you, your friends, and your family.
How to Apply
If you want to take the next step in your culinary career with a supportive restaurant family, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] or call 07805978606 to chat with our Head Chef.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,250.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
