Are you passionate about good
food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is your culinary imagination
firing but your work-life balance failing? Does living island life make your
heart sing but the thought of split shifts make it sink?
We know that kitchen life can be
challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right
now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on
what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.
You will also have the
opportunity to work across our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a
unique insight into different culinary styles and learning from our exceptional
Head Chef.
So if you’re a Sous Chef with big
ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear
from you…Another Place Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to new
heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and
challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday.
Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to
work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At
Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads
- we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Islay and our
local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this incredible
way of life.
As the Sous Chef at Another Place
Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to
detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft
innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your
leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and
efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll
deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.
Our commitment to our team is
reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life
balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
What your days could look
like:
* Act as the deputy in the absence of the Head Chef
and managing the kitchen.
* Ensuring training is conducted and recorded
according to standards.
* Assisting the Head Chef in organising, supervising,
and controlling the kitchen operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties
to the hotel's standards.
* Providing effective and courteous guest service,
handling queries, complaints, and resolving issues.
* Upholding the hotel's standards of appearance,
cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen areas.
* Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs.
* Managing all areas of the kitchen and the team.
* Controlling schedules to ensure sufficient chefs
are on duty and maximum productivity is maintained.
* Comply with legal requirements such as Food and
Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Fire Regulations.
* Supervise and participate in the preparation,
cooking, and portioning of food dishes, including team meals, maintaining
the hotel's quality standards.
* Ensure proper usage and maintenance of operating
equipment, reporting any deviations from safety standards to the Head Chef
or General Manager.
* Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager
to conduct weekly kitchen audits.
Job skills & requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar establishment
* NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
* Interest and passion for the food industry
* Flexible attitude to working hours and variable
shift patterns
* Basic computer skills
* Creative and is aware what trends are in the
catering business
* Excellent International culinary knowledge across
various cuisine types
* Management experience
* Good team player
* Good leader/team motivator
* Decision maker
* Calm under pressure
* Good communication skills
* Desire and ability to train others
* Attention to detail and ability to maintain
accurate records
* Ability to work in a busy environment
* Ability to work on a variety of tasks
simultaneously
* Confidence in dealing with team and guests
* Own transport is essential
What we can offer in return:
* A
relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the
queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special
rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place
Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
* Discounts
for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the
Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.
Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and
team remember for a lifetime.