Are you a confident, technically skilled, and passionate Sous Chef ready to lead a high-performing kitchen focused on fresh and sustainable produce?
We are looking for a chef with a proven track record, creativity, strong cummication skills spoken and written, passion for effective leadership, and a desire to work with the best ingredients Scotland and Italy have to offer. Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to consistently produce beautiful, made-from-scratch food that is both delicious and satisfying, all within a fast-paced, efficient operation.
We have two open positions: one in Contini George Street serving fresh and authentic Italian cuisine; one in the Scottish Cafe & Restaurant with a focus on seasonal Scottish dishes. Contini has a work week of 44 hours over 4 days and the Scottish Cafe is 44 hours over 5 days. Please specifiy in your covering letter which venue you would like to be considered for.
The Role & The Package
Position: Sous Chef
Unparalleled Sourcing: We buy directly from over 70 artisan suppliers, including suppliers in Italy
Garden to Plate: Benefit from daily deliveries during the growing season from our very own kitchen garden.
True Authenticity: Work with unique produce, including honey from our three on-site bee hives.
Key Leadership & Operational Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you will be a key member of the kitchen structure, requiring strong leadership and communication skills and familiarity with all daily kitchen operations.
Team Development: Manage, train, and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a happy, knowledgeable, and efficient working environment.
Culinary Innovation: Actively assist in planning and directing food preparation, and developing new menu items aligned with our vision for fresh, simple, and sustainable cuisine.
Operational Excellence: Maintain and enforce our high standards of food preparation, cleanliness & hygiene, safety, and efficiency, ensuring consistently high output.
Team Benefits
We are proud to offer:
Flexibility: Contracts can offer flexible hours, days and shift patterns
Development: Internal and external training through Contini Academy apprenticeships and scholarships, supplier visits, and paid training opportunities.
Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action and a Mental Health First Aider.
Contributory pension scheme & Length of Service Benefits (including an interest-free loan towards your first home, extra holiday days, and increased pension contributions).
Free meals, team discounts, and referral bonuses.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Store discount
Experience:
Sous Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person