Salary: £40k - 45k per year
Reference: JOB-5423
Senior Sous Chef | Luxury Venue | Relocation Support
£40,000 to £45,000 + Benefits
Aberdeenshire
Benefits:
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Chance to work with a renowned Chef
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4.5 day working week currently, with plans to move towards FOUR day working week
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Work within a large kitchen team on a prestigious estate
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Work across restaurant, banqueting, and estate dining.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join a luxury Aberdeenshire property set within hundreds of acres of beautiful estate land. The venue has previously held multiple AA Rosettes and is now entering an exciting new chapter, with a recently appointed Head Chef and a clear ambition to elevate the food and beverage offering across the estate.
As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef with the leadership of a large kitchen brigade, helping to drive standards across both the restaurant and banqueting operation. This is a quality focused kitchen where standards matter, ingredients are respected and the team are focused on building something special without cutting corners.
Banqueting experience is essential for this role. The estate delivers a busy and varied events operation, including weddings, charity events, barbecues, outdoor terrace events and larger functions of up to around 200 guests. You will need to be confident managing volume, supporting event execution and maintaining high standards across every plate.
This role provides relocation support.
Sponsorship may be considered for applicants who already live in the UK. Applicants must already be residing in the UK to be considered.
Senior Sous Chef Ideal Profile:
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Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality hotel, restaurant or luxury events environment
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Strong banqueting experience is essential
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Experience in luxury hotels, AA Rosette kitchens, high quality restaurant settings or premium events would be beneficial
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Confident supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, team leadership and standards
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Strong understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking and consistent food delivery
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Able to manage volume and large events without compromising quality
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Comfortable working as part of a larger kitchen brigade across restaurant, banqueting and pastry
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Passionate about quality and excited by the opportunity to help build accolades
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Calm, organised and focused during busy service and event periods
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Positive, ambitious and keen to be part of a developing luxury food operation
Senior Sous Chef Responsibilities:
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Support the Head Chef with the smooth running of the full kitchen operation
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Help lead, motivate and develop chefs within a large brigade
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Maintain high standards across preparation, cooking, presentation and service
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Take a key role in the delivery of weddings, events, barbecues, terrace dining and large scale banqueting
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Support restaurant service, seasonal à la carte menus and the development of a future tasting menu
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Contribute to seasonal menu development and the ongoing elevation of the food offering
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Maintain consistency across restaurant dining, terrace service, events, weddings and banqueting
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Work closely with pastry, restaurant and banqueting teams to ensure strong communication
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Support stock control, ordering, organisation, food safety and kitchen cleanliness
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Help create a positive, professional and ambitious kitchen culture
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Play an active role in building the property’s reputation as a leading luxury dining destination in Scotland
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