Sous Chef - Oyster Bar Restaurant
Love seafood? Are you passionate about fresh ingredients, coastal flavours, and delivering exceptional dishes with consistency and flair? ... Were looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team, working closely with our Head Chef to deliver unique dining experiences in a well organised and supportive environment.
Position: Sous Chef
Rate of Pay :£16.50 - £17.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
Additional: Plus customer tips - averaging approx £2.00 per hour. Tips are shared between the Restaurant Team.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Contract Hours: Full time hours (40 hours)-No late evenings - No split shifts - No night shifts.
Work Shifts: Between Monday to Sunday.
Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial.
About Us
Located on the breathtaking west coast of Scotland at Clachan, Cairndow, LOCH FYNE OYSTERS LTD is proud to call one of the countrys most stunning landscapes home. Our award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has earned its reputation as one of Scotlands finest seafood destinations, celebrated for showcasing the exceptional, sustainably sourced seafood native to Argyll. If youre eager to be part of a warm, supportive team, work with outstanding local produce, in a truly remarkable setting and value a work-life balance, wed love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing As Sous Chef:
Supporting the Head Chef in menu preparation, daily kitchen operations and service.
Cooking and presenting fresh, local fish and seafood dishes.
Leading and motivating the Kitchen Team in the Head Chef's absence.
Ensuring excellent food quality, presentation and consistency.
Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
Assisting with stock control, ordering and waste management.
Contributing to menu development with a focus on seasonality and provenance.
Supporting your team and contributing to a positive kitchen culture.
The Sous Chef We Are Looking For:
A skilled and experienced Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous Chef).
Confident and passionate about working with fish and seafood.
Calm under pressure with great organisational skills.
A positive leader who values teamwork and consistency.
Committed to food safety and kitchen best practices.
What We Offer
28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), increasing with length of service.
Employee App with access to a variety of benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation, legal/money advice, etc.
Company Pension Scheme.
Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
Cycle To Work Scheme.
Share of customer tips.
Staff discounts.
Staff uniform.
Free on-site parking.
Comprehensive training.
Opportunities for progression and development.
Access to our Company training and development portal to support your career growth.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29TH MAY 2026.
Right To Work: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV via the "Apply" button.
Job Location:
Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow - the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).
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