Senior Sous Chef – Aberdeenshire
Location: Aberdeenshire
Position: Senior Sous Chef
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Accommodation: Not Available
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join a professional kitchen team in Aberdeenshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is ready to take on greater responsibility and play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen operation.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen brigade, maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and service, and ensure the smooth running of the operation during busy services.
Candidates must be locally based in Aberdeenshire, as accommodation is not available. A driving licence is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen operation in the Head Chef's absence.
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade.
- Oversee food preparation and ensure dishes are produced to consistently high standards.
- Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Coordinate effectively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth and timely service.
- Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas.
- Manage your section while supporting the wider kitchen team when required.
- Monitor stock levels, deliveries, stock rotation and minimise food waste.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining effective stock control.
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
- Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
- Support training and development of junior chefs.
- Lead by example during busy services and maintain a calm, professional approach.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a professional kitchen.
- Strong experience within a hotel, restaurant, gastro pub or similar hospitality environment.
- Excellent culinary skills and a passion for producing high-quality food.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional food.
- Must be currently based locally in Aberdeenshire.
- Driving licence preferred.
- Must be able to commute to the venue, as accommodation is not available.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Opportunity to join an established kitchen operation
- Career development and progression
- Supportive professional working environment
- Opportunity to play a key role within the senior kitchen team
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef based locally in Aberdeenshire and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: accommodation is not available for this position, so candidates must be locally based and able to commute. A driving licence is preferred.
Apply today or contact NewtonFirst Recruitment for further information.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
