Sous Chef (AA Rosette Standard) Dunalastair Hotel (Reopening March 2026) - Live in available Salary: £33,000£37,000 per year (DOE)
Location: Dunalastair Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch PH16 5PW, Perthshire, Scotland
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 45h per week (includes evenings/weekends on a rota)
Be part of something exciting Dunalastair Hotel is reopening soon, and were building a strong kitchen team ready to deliver standout food from day one.
Dunalastair Hotel is hiring a Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help deliver consistently high standards across every service. This is a hands-on role for a calm, organised leader who enjoys developing a team, running a smooth pass, and stepping up to take full kitchen responsibility when required.
If youre an experienced Sous Chef from an AA 12 rosette (or higher) environment (or equivalent), and youre confident with HACCP, Food Safety Scotland guidance, stock control, and service leadership, wed love to hear from you.
What youll be doing Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations: prep, cooking, and service delivery.
Running the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence : leading the brigade, managing the pass, and maintaining consistency, standards, and pace.
Supervising and coaching the team to ensure recipe compliance, production consistency, and excellent presentation.
Helping manage guest feedback and food quality concerns when escalated.
Assisting (as required) with rotas, ordering, GP control, HR/discipline matters, and allergen compliance .
Supporting menu planning in line with the propertys needs and seasonal availability.
Managing stock control : monitoring inventory, assisting with ordering, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring operational stock levels.
Checking deliveries and invoices to ensure correct quantities and that all produce meets quality standards.
Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation, and Food Safety Scotland guidance.
What were looking for Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous ready to step up) in a quality-led kitchen.
Background in an AA rosette-standard property (12 rosette or higher) or equivalent.
Ability to work across all sections to a consistently high standard.
Confident, supportive leadership style: you can motivate, train, and set clear standards.
Strong organisation and time management during busy service.
Clear communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens, and food safety best practice.
What youll get (benefits) Competitive salary: £33,000£37,000 (DOE)
Company pension
Access to Gym and Leisure facilities
Paid holiday
Staff meals on shift
Uniform provided
Staff discounts (food & beverage / hotel stays, where applicable)
Ongoing training and development in a rosette-standard kitchen
A supportive, professional team with genuine opportunity to grow
The chance to be part of a reopening team, helping set standards, routines, and culture from the start
About Dunalastair Hotel Set in a stunning part of Scotland, Dunalastair Hotel offers guests a warm welcome, standout hospitality, and food that matches the setting. With the hotel reopening soon, this is a great time to join and help shape the guest experience and kitchen standards from day one.
Right to work Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK without sponsorship needs.
Proof of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process.
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