Job Ref: RAD1267
Branch: Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa
Location: Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa, Cumnock
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Rate (DOE) Plus Tips and Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 45
Posted date: 10/06/2026
Closing date: 12/07/2026
As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within our kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step within a busy, high-quality hotel environment.
At RAD Hotel Group, we are passionate about hospitality. Our award-winning venues have been providing exceptional food, stylish accommodation, luxury wedding venues, and more for nearly 20 years. Joining our team means becoming part of a thriving, supportive company committed to delivering outstanding experiences.
- Support the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service across all food outlets.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards, delivering consistency in quality and presentation.
- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and the introduction of new dishes using quality Scottish produce.
- Manage stock control, ordering, inventory management, and supplier relationships to maintain efficiency and profitability.
- Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste management to support business targets.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health safety regulations.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting career progression.
- Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie within a quality hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
- Passion for high-quality food, seasonal ingredients, and innovative cooking techniques.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong understanding of kitchen financial controls, including food cost management and stock control.
- Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining exceptional standards.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods.
- 4-weekly tips
- Weekly pay
- Career progression opportunities
- Training and development
- Uniform provided
- Discount across all 8 RAD Hotel Group venues
- Birthday Incentive
- Length of Service Incentive
Set on the banks of Loch of the Lowes, with the Afton Hills as a backdrop, Lochside is a truly magnificent hotel. The incredible views of the surrounding Ayrshire countryside provide the hotel with an individuality that changes with the seasons.
A warm and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at Lochside House Hotel Spa Lodges, which sports wraparound terraces, landscaped gardens, ESPA luxury spa and renowned Afton restaurant.
Formerly a hunting lodge for the marquis of Bute and located in the heart of Burns country, the surrounding area offers lots to discover, see our local attractions leaflet for more information.
