We have a unique opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join our La Vista Team
Though a short drive from Glasgow, Cameron House feels a million miles away from everyday life. Set in 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, it's considered one of the country's finest 5-star luxury resorts.
Reporting to the Head Chef, and as part of the senior kitchen brigade, as Junior Sous Chef you will be part of a creative and highly driven culinary team working to continually improve guest experience and employee satisfaction, whilst maintaining health and safety and food hygiene standards and working within operating budgets
Some of the key things you will be responsible for as Junior Sous Chef:
Hosting your day-to-day operation, being present and accessible to guests and your team
Maintaining the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your kitchen and stores through our food safety management system, cleaning schedules and food safety compliance audits
Defining, managing and supervising consistent delivery of exceptional food standards at the correct volumes
First class knowledge of food, trends, dietary requirements, and allergens
Enhancing the guests experience through recommendations, bespoke menus and specials
Effective stock controls, though strong management of requisitions and orders based on forecast and stock takes, managing key lines and recording wastage
Effective communication through daily shift briefings, handovers, monthly meetings and the use of our systems
Effective handling, resolve and operational follow up of feedback
Attendance at Weekly operational/business sheet meetings and pre event meetings
Arranging resources in line with operational demand and budgets
Organising rotas and work plans, holiday entitlements and requests
Recruitment, induction, and ongoing training and progression of your team
Providing feedback and managing performance through probationary reviews, 1:1s and appraisals.
Meeting all legal requirements to keep guests and employees safe, and the business compliant with statutory obligations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don't have a 'typical' employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.
People who want to achieve great things - your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on.
People who are naturally friendly - who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests - It's about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in - it's up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
SVQ in Food Productions at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience
Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification, or equivalent
Current or recent Senior Chef De Partie or Junior Sous experience within a five-Star hotel or Resort, or quality restaurant with experience of volume
Excellent communication skills
Ability to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships, with a flexible approach to work
Exceptional interpersonal skills, and passion for service excellence
Initiative, creativity and ability to solve problems
Competent IT skills with knowledge of Office software, and ability to use hand held technology (we use systems such as Procure Wizard/ResDiary/Resort Suite/Fourth Hospitality and Recruitgenie)
IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid at Work qualifications are also advantageous
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.
We offer a generous range of employee benefits and, given what we do and where we are, you'll have plenty of opportunity to make the most of our own five-star facilities. Here's what to expect:
Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
Pension scheme
Refer-a-friend scheme
Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
Enhanced holidays, rising with long service
Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts.
Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 30% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities and retail products
Supplier and local business discounts
Free parking
And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside, there's also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep - just waiting to be explored in your free time.
Cameron House Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ
* Job Ref CAM2529
* Branch Cameron House
* Salary/Benefits £30,000 per annum plus competitive company benefits
* Contract type Permanent
* Hours Full Time
* Shift pattern Hours typically between 9am and Kitchen Closedown
* Hours per week Full Time 5/7 includes weekend working
* Date posted 04/06/2025
* Closing date 18/07/2025