Sous Chef
Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa
Full-Time
As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within our kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in the day-to‑day management of kitchen operations while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step within a busy, high-quality hotel environment.
At RAD Hotel Group, we are passionate about hospitality. Our award‑winning venues have been providing exceptional food, stylish accommodation, luxury wedding venues, and more for nearly 20 years. Joining our team means becoming part of a thriving, supportive company committed to delivering outstanding experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Support the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service across all food outlets.
* Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism, and teamwork.
* Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards, delivering consistency in quality and presentation.
* Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and the introduction of new dishes using quality Scottish produce.
* Manage stock control, ordering, inventory management, and supplier relationships to maintain efficiency and profitability.
* Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste management to support business targets.
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
* Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting career progression.
* Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie within a quality hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
* Passion for high‑quality food, seasonal ingredients, and innovative cooking techniques.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
* Strong understanding of kitchen financial controls, including food cost management and stock control.
* Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP procedures.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
* Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining exceptional standards.
* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods.
What We’ll Offer You:
* 4‑weekly tips
* Weekly pay
* Career progression opportunities
* Training and development
* Uniform provided
* Discount across all 8 RAD Hotel Group venues
* Birthday Incentive
* Length of Service Incentive
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