Sous Chef

We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.

The main job elements include but are not limited to;

• Assisting the kitchen operation including food service and managing the kitchen team when required
• Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Working with Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifying that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
• Ensuring the entire kitchen team adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with managing the food inventory and ordering stock
• Ensuring that customers receive excellent quality food

Are dedicated and passionate about food... an interest in Scottish food and utilising local produce is a plus.

Are inventive and love to come up with ideas and daily specials

Ideally living in Scotland, or willing to locate ASAP to the gorgeous, Aberdeen!

Proud purveyors of fine fayre in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End — this is The Albyn, reimagined.

A welcoming and modern twist on a long-time favourite, where closed doors are reopened, familiar spaces are refurbished and hospitality is the #1 priority. A bright, open and elegant interior sets the scene, where friendly staff go the extra mile for each customer and our menus combine local ingredients, heritage and modern tastes in perfect balance.

There’s space for fine food and drink, there’s space for family dining, there’s space for watching the rugby — there’s space for everyone at The Albyn. Come awa’ in.

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion.

A competitive salary and full contract

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)

Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)

Salary plus Tips

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Fantastic team and work environment

A business who cares about you

If you're an experienced Sous Chef and want to develop your career within a growing and passionate company then apply now to join our team and come along on the journey!