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Senior Sous Chef

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: AB51

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Senior Sous Chef £40,000 per year - 40 hours per week - Aberdeenshire
  
 The Client
 Set within 240 acres of beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside, a luxury Scottish estate brings together heritage, exceptional service, and innovative dining. This client is elevating our culinary offering across multiple outlets, championing the very best of local produce, Scottish hospitality, and creative gastronomy.
 Guests visit for award‑winning cuisine, an atmospheric 800‑year‑old bar with over 120 whiskies, contemporary private dining, and a renowned golf course ranked among Scotland's top 100.
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented kitchen team during a period of growth and culinary development. 
 The Role As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional food across our restaurant, bar, conference & banqueting, and golf dining.
 You will:
  
Contribute creative ideas to seasonal menu development 
Support daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation 
Lead and mentor junior chefs, fostering a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture 
Assist with cost control, GP targets, stock management, and waste reduction 
Uphold rigorous standards across Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen compliance 
Confidently run the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership  About You You will be an ambitious and skilled chef with experience in a high‑quality kitchen. You bring:
  
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality hotel or restaurant 
A passion for seasonal produce and exceptional dining experiences 
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills 
A calm, professional approach in a busy environment 
A commitment to consistency, sustainability, and continuous improvement   What You'll Receive You'll enjoy a generous benefits package, including:
  
35 days holiday 
Training and development from day one 
Employee events and celebrations 
Access to our employee communication app 
Healthy meals while on duty 
External Employee Assistance Programme 
Financial wellbeing app with early pay access 
Pension contributions  After 3 months:
  
Access to our wellbeing and discount platform 
Participation in employee recognition schemes 
Long‑service recognition 
Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two on passing probation and annually thereafter 
50% discount in our restaurants 
Cycle to Work Scheme 
Discounted room rates for you, friends & family 
Spa treatment & product discounts 
Life Assurance cover  Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. 
 If this sounds like the right next step in your culinary journey, we'd love to hear from you

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