LOCH FYNE OYSTERS LTD is located in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW. Our award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built a reputation as one of Scotland's very best seafood restaurants, featuring the highest quality seafood indigenous to Argyll. If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce, a desire to provide an excellent customer experience and would like to work in a friendly, supportive environment, in a great location, then we would like to hear from you.
POSITION: SOUS CHEF.
RATE OF PAY: Competitive and negotiable.
ADDITIONAL: Customer tips are shared between the Restaurant Team.
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent position and Temporary position (up to 31st October 2025) available.
CONTRACT HOURS: Full time hours (40 hours).
WORK SHIFTS: Between Monday to Sunday, with evening and weekend working required.
OTHER INFO: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial. Car share / transport may be available.
WHAT WE OFFER:
28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata); increasing with length of service.
Employee App with access to a variety of benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation, emotional support, legal/money advice, etc.
Company Pension Scheme.
Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Share of customer tips.
Staff discounts.
Staff uniform.
Free on site parking.
Comprehensive training.
Staff development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly organised SOUS CHEF to assist with the day to day running of the KITCHEN TEAM, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and service. Key responsibilities will be to assist the Head Chef with all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking and presentation; assisting with the supervision and training of the Kitchen Team, ensuring they adhere to food safety and hygiene standards; helping to oversee inventory management, including stock ordering and rotation, managing cost control measures to optimise profitability; plus deputising in the Head Chef's absence, including organising staff rotas to ensure efficient staffing levels.
The successful applicant needs to have strong leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate a team, be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen, whilst maintaining attention to detail, as well as having excellent food presentation skills, plus a knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, together with strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Experience in a similar environment working with fish and seafood, plus a HNC level qualification or experience would be beneficial.
RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK. This can be obtained by being a UK citizen or by having UK Settlement Status.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.
JOB LOCATION: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow - the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).