Posted: 21h ago
The role
Sous Chef | Boutique Coastal Hotel & Restaurant
£38,000-£40,000 DOE + circa £4,500 Tips/TRONC
Join a kitchen where the simple things are done exceptionally well.
While some restaurants lean into complexity and concepts, others understand that great hospitality is built on consistency, quality ingredients, attention to detail and delivering memorable experiences day after day.
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique hotel and restaurant on Scotland's Golf Coast, working with a stable, ambitious team that has earned a strong reputation for warm hospitality, excellent food and getting the fundamentals right.
Build your career in a kitchen with genuine ambition
Already earning recognition for both hospitality and food, the business continues to invest in its people, product and long-term vision. With a talented leadership team and clear aspirations for further culinary recognition, this is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to contribute to something that's moving forward.
Why this is different
Work with a strong, stable brigade and supportive leadership team
Quality-led food operation focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Be part of a business with clear culinary ambitions
Exceptional East Lothian location with coastline, countryside and world-class golf on the doorstep
Clear progression opportunities as the wider business continues to grow and develop Package
£38,000-£40,000 salary DOE
Approx. £4,500 tips/service charge
40-hour contract
28 days holiday, increasing after 3 years
Pension scheme
25% food and beverage discount (up to 8 guests)
£90 staff rate at sister hotels
£120 friends and family rate
Future progression opportunities within a growing hotel group The Role
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Lead service and run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
Deliver consistent, seasonal food across a busy bar and restaurant operation
Contribute to menu development and daily specials
Maintain high standards during both peak seasonal trade and quieter periods About You
Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
Experience within a quality-led fresh food kitchen
Confident leading from the front during service
Passionate about developing junior chefs and building team culture
Organised, reliable and committed to consistently high standards If you're looking for a Sous Chef role where people matter as much as food, and where you'll be part of a team building something for the long term, this is a rare opportunity to join one of East Lothian's most exciting hospitality businesses.
Flexible Workforce Solutions are acting as the recruiter on behalf of our client. Candidates must be able to provide Right to Work in the UK - there is no visa sponsorship available for this role
