Job Description
£35,000 Per Annum / £16.82 Per Hour, 40 Hours Per Week ( 5 Days Per Week)
Are you passionate about modern cuisine and inspired by the finest local produce? Join our team at Seaton House, where we enjoy the finest seafood and shellfish from the East Coast of Scotland and beyond, prepared with real love and respect.
Were seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our prestigious kitchen team and elevate our guests' dining experience. At Seaton House, we take pride in creating memorable meals that highlight local and international food trends, crafted with respect for our valued suppliers and deep-rooted culinary ethos.
Key Skills & Responsibilities:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel or Rosette/Michelin restaurant.
* Mastery in modern food trends, with the skill to create exceptional, unique dishes.
* Lead and inspire our culinary team, from Sous Chefs to Commis Chefs, with a blend of strategic and hands-on leadership.
* Uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence, health, and safety across Dunluce Lodge.
* Forge strong relationships with suppliers, securing premium local ingredients at competitive prices.
* Develop and mentor the entire kitchen brigade, offering guidance that encourages growth and creativity.
* Collaborate with all teams at the lodge, ensuring seamless communication to drive success.
At Seaton House, youll have the opportunity to work in a highly respected kitchen, develop alongside skilled chefs, and be part of a team thats dedicated to excellence. If youre ready to bring your culinary expertise to our kitchen and create a dining experience that resonates with our ethos, we want to hear from you.
In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:
Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
* Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
* Discounted stays for friends and family.
* 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
* Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
* Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
* Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
* Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.
Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work
* A calendar of wellness activities from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
* Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.
Supporting your hospitality career growth
* Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
* Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
* Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.
Fancy joining our team?
Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.
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