Luxury Sous Chef – Restaurant or Banqueting

Sous Chef / Banqueting Sous Chef - Two Positions Available

£40,000 to £45,000 + Benefits. Aberdeenshire.

• Restaurant Sous Chef and Banqueting Sous Chef positions available
• Relocation support provided
• 4.5 day working week currently, with plans to move towards 4 days
• Work within a large kitchen team of around 21 chefs
• Opportunity to be part of a new food direction under a recently appointed Head Chef
• Quality focussed kitchen with strong standards and no cutting corners
• Chance to help build accolades and elevate the dining reputation of the property

This is an exciting opportunity for two talented Sous Chefs to join a luxury Aberdeenshire property set within hundreds acres of beautiful estate land. The venue has previously held multiple AA Rosettes and is now entering an exciting new chapter, with a recently appointed Head Chef and a clear ambition to elevate the food and beverage offering across the estate.

The property is part of a wider luxury Hospitality group with a strong reputation for exceptional food, wine and service. The goal is to bring that same level of quality, refinement and recognition to this Scottish estate, creating a destination known for outstanding dining, events and hospitality.

There are two Sous Chef opportunities available, one focused on the restaurant and one focused on banqueting. Both roles will play an important part in supporting the Head Chef, developing the brigade and maintaining the high standards expected across a luxury operation.

These roles provide relocation support.

Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship; to apply you need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.

The restaurant currently serves around 45 covers, with a large terrace area and outdoor domes that can seat around 80 covers. There is also a cave bar as part of the wider food and beverage operation.

The current offering is a seasonal à la carte menu, changing around every six weeks, with plans to introduce a tasting menu as the restaurant continues to develop. This role would suit a Sous Chef with strong restaurant experience who enjoys refined cooking, seasonal menus and the opportunity to help shape a growing food direction.

The banqueting operation is busy and varied, covering weddings, charity events, barbecues, outdoor terrace events and larger functions of up to around 200 guests. The banqueting team is made up of a smaller focused brigade, with around three to four chefs, and during quieter periods the banqueting team supports the restaurant kitchen.

This role would suit a Sous Chef who enjoys the energy of events, can manage volume without compromising quality and takes pride in delivering polished food for weddings, private events and large scale hospitality.

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant, hotel or events environment
• Experience in luxury hotels, AA Rosette kitchens, high quality restaurant settings or premium banqueting would be beneficial
• Confident supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and team leadership
• Strong understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking and consistent food standards
• Able to lead a section or team with confidence, structure and professionalism
• Comfortable working as part of a larger kitchen brigade across restaurant, banqueting and pastry
• Passionate about quality and excited by the opportunity to help build accolades
• Calm, organised and focused during busy service or event periods
• Positive, ambitious and keen to be part of a developing luxury food operation

• Support the Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Help lead, motivate and develop chefs within the brigade
• Maintain high standards across preparation, cooking, presentation and service
• Support either the restaurant or banqueting operation depending on role
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and the ongoing elevation of the food offering
• Maintain consistency across à la carte, terrace dining, events, weddings and banqueting
• Work closely with pastry, restaurant and banqueting teams to ensure strong communication
• Support stock control, ordering, organisation, food safety and kitchen cleanliness
• Help create a positive, professional and ambitious kitchen culture
• Play an active role in building the property’s reputation as a leading luxury dining destination in Scotland